The S&P 500 advanced 0.3% on Monday, April 29, 2024, ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting, jobs data, and big-name earnings reports.  ( 17 min )

Fulton Financial is acquiring Republic First Bank after the first U.S. bank failure of 2024  ( 19 min )

Federal regulators are investigating two fatal crashes involving Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles and their self-driving feature.  ( 17 min )

The friction between regulators and the crypto industry was heightened last week after the DOJ charged founders of a non-custodial bitcoin wallet with money laundering while crypto firm Consensys took the SEC to court.  ( 21 min )

Episode 185 of the Investopedia Express with Caleb Silver (April 29, 2024)  ( 16 min )

Advanced Micro Devices will report earnings after the bell Tuesday, with investors likely watching for data center revenue strength and the impact of artificial intelligence demand.  ( 19 min )

Major U.S. equity market indexes got a boost from the tech sector and were higher at midday Monday, April 29, 2024.  ( 17 min )

Shares Jumped After An Upgrade From Bernstein Analysts, Who Called On Investors To 'Be Like Buffett' And Buy Value  ( 18 min )

Onsemi shares surged Monday as the chipmaker reported first-quarter profit and sales that beat analysts' estimates.  ( 17 min )

Dutch medical devices giant Philips agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to pay out personal injury cases linked to the recall of some of its sleep apnea devices.  ( 18 min )

Domino's Pizza shares gained in early trading Monday as the chain's loyalty program and agreement with Uber Eats helped boost first-quarter results.  ( 17 min )

Tesla shares jumped Monday following reports CEO Elon Musk won tentative approval to deploy Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in China.  ( 17 min )

After Last Week's Rebound, Watch This Key Chart Pattern  ( 18 min )

News of the day for April 29, 2024  ( 20 min )

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De landen van de G7 hebben een akkoord gesloten over het sluiten van kolencentrales voor 2036. Dat bevestigde de Britse energieminister Andrew Bowie aan media in Turijn, waar de G7-landen twee dagen bijeen zijn.  ( 1 min )

Wie bij Eneco een variabel contract heeft en zonnepanelen op zijn dak heeft liggen, betaalt vanaf deze zomer 11,5 cent per kilowattuur teruggeleverde stroom. Dat heeft de energiemaatschappij maandag bekendgemaakt.  ( 1 min )

Wie bij Eneco een variabel contract heeft en zonnepanelen op zijn dak heeft liggen, betaalt vanaf deze zomer 11,5 cent per kilowattuur teruggeleverde stroom. Dat heeft de energiemaatschappij maandag bekendgemaakt.  ( 1 min )

Na succesvolle procedures tegen reclames van KLM en Shell richten klimaatactivisten zich nu op de cruise-industrie. Het bedrijf MSC Cruises moet stoppen met advertenties die suggereren dat een duurzame cruise mogelijk is, stellen zij maandag in een klacht bij de Reclame Code Commissie.  ( 1 min )

Flitsbezorger Getir vertrekt uit Nederland en andere landen waar het bedrijf actief is. De bezorgdienst gaat zich alleen nog op de Turkse markt, waar het bedrijf oorspronkelijk vandaan komt, richten.  ( 1 min )

De vonk die overslaat tussen acteurs. Je ziet het wel vaker, zoals bij Delfina Chaves en Martijn Lakemeier, die koningin Máxima en koning Willem-Alexander spelen in de nieuwe Videoland-serie Máxima. Maar waardoor worden collega's verliefd op elkaar? En is dat handig?  ( 1 min )

De Hollandse Energie Maatschappij (HEM) verlaagt met terugwerkende kracht de tarieven van hun klanten. Na gesprekken met de ACM belooft de energieleverancier ook te stoppen met het telefonisch werven van klanten.  ( 1 min )

De boetes die werkgevers krijgen als ze werknemers uit het buitenland illegaal laten werken, zijn te laag. Bedrijven die mensen zonder vergunning aan het werk zetten, kunnen daar flink van profiteren, meldt de Arbeidsinspectie.  ( 1 min )

Het aantal woningen in de private huursector is in twee jaar tijd gestegen met zo'n 67.000 huurhuizen. Er zijn nu ongeveer 1,2 miljoen woningen in die sector.  ( 1 min )

Philips schikt voor 1,1 miljard dollar aan claims in verband met de slaapapneu-affaire bij het zorgtechnologieconcern. Het gaat om letselschadeclaims in de VS als gevolg van Philips-apparaten tegen slaapapneu.  ( 1 min )

Philips schikt voor 1,1 miljard dollar aan claims in verband met de slaapapneu-affaire bij het zorgtechnologieconcern. Het gaat om letselschadeclaims in de VS als gevolg van Philips-apparaten tegen slaapapneu.  ( 1 min )

De gemeente Arnhem gaat de schulden van een aantal inwoners opkopen. Door dit experiment moet er anders naar het huidige schuldhulpsysteem worden gekeken, vindt de gemeente. Maar wat is er dan precies mis met dat systeem?  ( 1 min )

Veel minder vrouwen dan mannen werken aan AI-toepassingen. Dat zorgt voor problemen. Het gebrek aan vrouwelijk perspectief kan de technologie onveiliger maken en het risico op discriminatie vergroten.  ( 1 min )

Veel minder vrouwen dan mannen werken aan AI-toepassingen. Dat zorgt voor problemen. Het gebrek aan vrouwelijk perspectief kan de technologie onveiliger maken en het risico op discriminatie vergroten.  ( 1 min )

Despite the tough macro environment, this bank continues to perform flawlessly.  ( 71 min )

AMD will report its Q1 earnings after the bell on Tuesday, as Wall Street looks for signs of AI and PC sales growth.  ( 74 min )

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Bets against Tesla stock are still mounting even as short sellers lose billions following the stock's post earnings report surge.  ( 73 min )

A 53-year-old trucker named Donny called into "The Ramsey Show" asking Dave Ramsey and co-host Dr. John Delony for advice on finding a way out of his distressing circumstances. Donny's initial admission set the tone. “I'm 53 years old, have absolutely nothing for retirement, I'm $50,000 in debt, and I want a divorce,” he said. Don't Miss: The shocking amount the average American would save by now if they started an account in 2010 with today’s high yield savings rates will make you run to open y  ( 73 min )

NYCB did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment seeking details about the delay. The bank has been under pressure since January when it posted a surprise loss for the fourth quarter due to higher provisions tied to its exposure to the commercial real estate portfolio. NYCB's acquisition of Flagstar Bank in 2022 and some assets of failed Signature Bank last year had pushed it above the $100-billion threshold.  ( 71 min )

Intel stock just flopped again. It's become a pattern.  ( 74 min )

SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares reversed their gains after the company reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 results on Monday. Adjusted revenue increased 26% year-on-year to $580.648 million, beating the consensus of $555.997 million. The adjusted EPS of $0.02 beat the consensus of $0.01. SoFi added 622,000 new members in the quarter, bringing its total member count to over 8.1 million (+44% Y/Y). SoFi also added over 989,000 new products in the quarter, for a total of over 11.8 millio  ( 72 min )

Artificial intelligence is garnering a lot of hype right now, but one notable name in the space is falling behind.  ( 73 min )

Retiring early might sound like a fantasy, especially in today’s economic climate, but financial guru Dave Ramsey assures us it’s entirely possible with the right strategies—one of the most potent being an investment in real estate. In his recent ...  ( 64 min )

At 14 times predicted 2026 earnings, the stock looks cheap.  ( 72 min )

Rising Treasury yields are once again a headwind for stocks. Strategists don't see relief coming unless Fed Chair Jerome Powell is surprisingly dovish in his press conference on Wednesday.  ( 73 min )

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Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:O), known as “The Monthly Dividend Company,” has been a reliable source of consistent dividend income for investors over the years. As a real estate investment trust (REIT) and a member of the elite group of Dividend ...  ( 73 min )

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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), will be reporting its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Wall Street expects 78 cents in EPS and $133.1 billion in revenues as the company reports after market hours. Amazon stock has been buoyed by the company’s strong positioning in AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce. The stock has been on an upward trajectory, gaining 71.10% over the past year and showing a positive trend of 18.22% YTD. Key Factors To Watch As Amazon Reports Q1 Earnings As Amazon prepares to rep  ( 72 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. is looking to sell bonds in as many as six parts, its first bond sale after the planemaker reported a quarterly loss and $3.9 billion of cash burn, and Moody’s Ratings cut the company’s credit rating to a step above junk. Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First S  ( 71 min )

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Warren Buffett, notorious for his cherry sodas and aversion to splurges, is the king of value investing. But when it came to his billionaire buddy Bill Gates and popping the question, Buffett tossed frugality out the window, according to "The Deals of Warren Buffett Volume 2: The Making of a Billionaire" by Glen Arnold. In 1993, Gates, accompanied by his future wife Melinda, visited Omaha, Nebraska, to attend a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shareholder’s conference. They were greeted by Buffett, who q  ( 73 min )

Musk has been making promises about its FSD software for years, but this weekend could finally be a watershed moment.  ( 72 min )

Palantir's popular AIP platform could spur revenue growth at the artificial intelligence company.  ( 71 min )

Intel keeps disappointing investors amid the rising stock prices in the semiconductor industry.  ( 71 min )

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Here's how you can profit from this game-changing technology.  ( 73 min )

Here's everything you need to know about the electric vehicle maker's week.  ( 71 min )

Planning for a Roth IRA is a little different than with most other retirement assets. This tax-advantaged account generates entirely untaxed income, as long as effectively boosting the value of your withdrawals and your Social Security benefits. That changes your options compared to having a pre-tax 401(k) or other non-Roth account. For example, say that […] The post I'm 60 With $1.2 Million in a Roth IRA. How Do I Make Sure This Money Lasts the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by S  ( 75 min )

Intel is spending billions to catch up to the latest technology.  ( 71 min )

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has never been shy about speaking his mind.  ( 71 min )

Are you looking to build a solid investment portfolio that can weather any market condition? Look no further than the wisdom of Kevin O’Leary, the renowned venture capitalist and Shark Tank star. In a recent LinkedIn post, O’Leary shared his ...  ( 72 min )

Ark Invest bought more shares of companies down heavily.  ( 6 min )

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The company's enormous size makes it difficult to buy and then remove a meaningful number of outstanding shares.  ( 72 min )

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Is this cruise giant a solid long-term buy?  ( 72 min )

There aren't many businesses that are higher quality than this one.  ( 73 min )

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These companies pay durable dividends that should last for decades.  ( 74 min )

These stocks aren't bargains.  ( 73 min )

As concerns regarding delayed rate cuts amid looming geopolitical threats pile on, investing in dividend stocks might be the best move for investors seeking passive income. These investments not only provide a steady stream of income but also offer a ...  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Michael Saylor’s decision back in 2020 to start buying Bitcoin has paid off in spades this year for the co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy Inc. Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First Slide Past 160 Since 1990Yen Watchers Ask When Japan Will Step In as Slide  ( 73 min )

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. One notable hedge fund manager has three in his top 10 holdings.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The regular market for US equities runs for 390 minutes on a standard trading day. But at the rate things are going, eventually the last 10 might be the only ones that matter.Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First Slide Past 160 Since 1990Yen Watchers Ask When Japan Will S  ( 74 min )

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Tesla is providing a boost ahead of a big week filled with a Fed rate decision, the monthly jobs report, and more Big Tech earnings.  ( 74 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The family behind one of Mexico’s biggest diversified fortunes is ramping up its long-term wager on a US regional bank, joining a wave of the nation’s super-rich expanding their overseas investments.Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First Slide Past 160 Since 1990Yen Watche  ( 73 min )

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A job applicant refused to complete an aptitude test because it "seemed like a lot of work." It cost them the job, but now the employer who admitted he was put off has come under fire.  ( 73 min )

Despite liking the business models, I'm noticing some potential signs of trouble.  ( 71 min )

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All three AI stocks should be big winners over the long term.  ( 73 min )

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The ingredients could be in place for one stock to replace Bank of America as Buffett's second largest holding.  ( 73 min )

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are also rising in premarket trading.  ( 16 min )

Four wealthy hedge fund managers sold shares of Nvidia during the fourth quarter and redeployed capital into a supercharged Nasdaq-100 index fund.  ( 74 min )

Many technology stocks are soaring, and you may be wondering if they've gotten too expensive.  ( 74 min )

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Congress' three most-active traders, along with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have been piling into four brand-name artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.  ( 75 min )

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Investment platforms will take some time to establish the necessary compliance framework to sell bitcoin ETF products, the report said.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Royal Philips NV shares soared by a record after a lower-than-expected settlement on US claims linked to faulty sleep apnea devices, stoking hopes the manufacturer has moved past concerns that have dogged it for the past three years. Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Watchers Ask When Japan Will S  ( 73 min )

Although Berkshire Hathaway's $373 billion portfolio contains 45 stocks and two index funds, not all of the Oracle of Omaha's holdings are equal.  ( 75 min )

C3.ai and SoundHound AI are two popular AI experts with flexible business models. But which one is the better investment in April 2024? The answer might surprise you.  ( 36 min )

Tesla is partnering with Chinese search giant Baidu to deploy mapping and navigation technology in China, as Elon Musk moves closer to rolling...  ( 70 min )

Investors should understand the differences between these income-generating stocks.  ( 73 min )

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Bitcoin's fourth halving marks a significant milestone, with notable differences that every investor needs to know.  ( 72 min )

Investors are hoping Fed Chair Jerome Powell will provide some answers this week about everything from the unpredictable path of inflation to whether 2024 rate cuts are still a possibility.  ( 74 min )

Deutsche Bank shares were 4.9% lower in premarket trade on Monday after news that Germany's largest lender could be on the hook for up to 1.3 billion euros ($1.39 billion) in a yearslong lawsuit claiming it underpaid in its purchase of Postbank. ($1 = 0.9325 euros)  ( 70 min )

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Dutch medical devices maker Philips said on Monday it had agreed to pay $1.1 billion in a settlement of personal injury cases in the United States related to the global recall of ventilators used to treat sleep apnea. Philips said it did not admit any fault or liability, but the settlement would end uncertainty over the U.S. litigation. Amsterdam-based Philips has been grappling with the fallout of its recall of millions of breathing devices and ventilators for three years, as fears of large litigation bills lopped off about two-thirds of its market value.  ( 71 min )

The widely followed hedge fund manager thinks this is one of the best businesses on Earth.  ( 73 min )

A bond market anomaly that has reliably predicted a U.S. recession in the past may normalize this year in a highly unusual manner. The market signal, called a yield curve, has been upside down since early July 2022, with investors getting less to lock up their money for longer periods than they are for shorter durations. In the past, yield curves typically become right-side up as an economic slowdown leads the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, bringing down yields on near-term bonds that are sensitive to policy rates, a phenomenon called bull steepening.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. is set to clear a key hurdle to introduce its advanced assisted driving features in China by partnering with Baidu Inc. in mapping and navigation functions, people familiar with the matter said.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoYen Watchers Ask When Japan Will Step In as Slide AcceleratesBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $27  ( 26 min )

The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Monday, with traders citing yen-buying intervention by Japanese authorities to boost the currency that is languishing near 34-year lows. The dollar fell sharply to 156.55 yen from as high as 160.245 earlier in the day. Trade sources said Japanese banks were seen selling dollars for yen.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The yen tumbled past yet another psychological milestone for the first time since 1990, raising questions about why the Japanese authorities don’t appear to have stepped in to support the currency. Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275BHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingTrump’s Econom  ( 72 min )

The crypto market is balancing the threat of stagflation against a liquidity injection from the Treasury General Account (TGA), and the launch of Hong Kong's bitcoin ETFs.  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian markets are set for a mostly positive open, with technology companies particularly in focus, following a rally in US markets after an inflation reading eased concerns of a more hawkish Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Plung  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s benchmark equity index headed for a technical bull market as stocks in the city extended this month’s stellar rebound sparked by overseas inflows.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Yen Watchers Ask When Japan Will Step In as Slide AcceleratesBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the  ( 72 min )

Paramount is currently engaged in exclusive deal talks with Skydance Media, an independent studio led by Ellison, though some investors have urged Paramount to explore other options. Ellison is offering to buy a block of Paramount shares at a premium to help improve Paramount's finances, the report said, citing a person familiar with the talks.  ( 62 min )

Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, reversing gains from Friday as U.S. inflation data further dimmed the prospects of interest rate cuts anytime soon and boosted the dollar, which hurts oil demand. Brent crude futures fell 75 cents, or 0.84%, to $88.75 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were down 65 cents, or 0.78%, to $83.20 a barrel by 1221 GMT. "The sticky U.S. inflation sparks concerns for 'higher-for-longer' interest rates", leading to a stronger U.S. dollar and putting pressure on commodity prices, independent market analyst Tina Teng said.  ( 71 min )

Federal regulators are investigating two fatal crashes involving Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles and their self-driving feature.  ( 1 min )

Apple shares jumped Monday after an upgrade to outperform by Bernstein analysts, who said investors should take advantage of the recent pullback and "be like Buffett" to buy the attractively valued stock.  ( 1 min )

Dutch medical devices giant Philips agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to pay out personal injury cases linked to the recall of some of its sleep apnea devices.  ( 1 min )

Major U.S. equity market indexes got a boost from the tech sector and were higher at midday Monday, April 29, 2024.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures were up in premarket trading on Monday, extending last week's rally into a week crammed with corporate earnings, employment data, and a Federal Reserve policy meeting.  ( 1 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Redstone family and independent film producer David Ellison have both made concessions to make a possible change in control at Paramount Global more appealing to the company’s smaller investors, according to a person familiar with the talks.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Servi  ( 72 min )

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Its products might be controversial, but the company has many admirers in the investment community.  ( 72 min )

Great businesses don't automatically turn into great investments.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The US Treasury is set to keep its sales of long-term debt steady in a new plan this week, with the government expected to get relief soon from the Federal Reserve’s rapid run-down in its securities holdings.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Fed  ( 75 min )

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The iconic automaker is surging despite weaker-than-expected financial results. Can the rally last?  ( 64 min )

Some of the best, proven sources of dividend income involve real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, and business development companies.  ( 74 min )

Can the best get even better?  ( 73 min )

There's no stopping this high-flying biotech.  ( 64 min )

Hopes are high for Bitcoin after the halving. Is a new all-time high of $100,000 possible?  ( 73 min )

PayPal is down 79% from its all-time high and has never been cheaper. Should investors buy it as it undergoes a transition year?  ( 73 min )

SoFi is an emerging leader in fintech thanks to its growing platform.  ( 73 min )

Despite its popularity, QQQ is very rarely the best choice for any investor.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Copper’s surge to $10,000 a ton just days after the bombshell news that BHP Group is trying to buy Anglo American Plc is highlighting a core disconnect at the heart of the industry: miners just aren’t building enough mines.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit, a Week After Nixing IndiaElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingFed Repricing Gives Rise to New Equities Playbook in AsiaAp  ( 73 min )

Standout earnings results from Microsoft and Alphabet are drawing investors' attention back to AI.  ( 72 min )

Rivian, Nio, and ChargePoint could be great contrarian plays for patient investors.  ( 73 min )

Tepper is fond of companies that stand to benefit and contribute greatly to the new AI revolution.  ( 74 min )

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The billionaire investor is still bullish on Microsoft and Nvidia.  ( 73 min )

My wife and I bought long-term care policies 25 years ago when they were relatively cheap. Now, our premiums have increased for the third time to over $500 per month and will rise again in six years. I figure I’ve already paid about $72,000 in premiums. Now, in our late 70s, I’m trying to decide […] The post Ask an Advisor: Our Long-Term Care Insurance Now Costs $500 Per Month. We’re in Our Mid-70s and Have Paid $72k in Total. Should We Cancel Our Policies? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartA  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Robust global economic growth may offer equities enough support to resume a record-breaking rally, even if bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year are completely abandoned.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit, a Week After Nixing IndiaBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoFed Repricing Gives Rise to New Equities Playbook in AsiaApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for  ( 36 min )

The biotech's weight loss drug candidate could fuel a premium-laden buyout, but risks abound.  ( 72 min )

This ETF can provide market-beating potential and relative stability because of the size of its holdings.  ( 73 min )

The market's pricing in all of the bad and none of the good.  ( 74 min )

This leading semiconductor company could turbocharge your returns.  ( 72 min )

Impressive track records and bright futures have these stocks at the top of my buy list.  ( 73 min )

These healthcare stocks can provide enviable long-term portfolio growth.  ( 74 min )

This earnings has started with a whimper.  ( 73 min )

This summer could provide two huge growth catalysts for this stock.  ( 73 min )

Palantir stock surged 167% last year as the company capitalizes on artificial intelligence (AI).  ( 73 min )

Exxon has multiple catalysts to drive robust earnings growth through 2027.  ( 73 min )

After a bounceback week for stocks, a Fed meeting, jobs report, and a busy week of corporate earnings are set to greet investors.  ( 38 min )

Small-cap stocks have been underperforming the market, but that could change if investors begin gravitating toward value.  ( 74 min )

These stocks have carved new niches in established industries.  ( 73 min )

Energy Transfer continues to steadily increase its monster distribution.  ( 73 min )

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday, just as the nation's carmakers are showing off their latest electric vehicle models at the Beijing auto show. A brief online report from state broadcaster CCTV said that Musk had come at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and met with its president, Ren Hongbin, to exchange views on further cooperation and other topics. It wasn't clear whether Musk would visit the auto show, which runs through this week.  ( 71 min )

These companies should be able to continue capitalizing on elevated inflation.  ( 74 min )

How does a decade of mid-teen percentage dividend increases sound as a starting point? Here are two stocks that have done just that.  ( 73 min )

Buffett's top stocks are not only safe, but they have also generated some impressive returns.  ( 73 min )

This other stock has an easier and more immediate path to strong returns.  ( 74 min )

This closely watched investor is a fan of retail-based enterprises.  ( 73 min )

Whether or not these stocks hit analysts' price targets, they all should be attractive to investors seeking great income and solid growth.  ( 73 min )

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi uses an investing strategy that lowers upfront costs.  ( 72 min )

Contrary to what many believe, the S&P 500 index can be beaten with minimal added risk.  ( 73 min )

Simple and outlandish arguments can be infectiously persuasive.  ( 73 min )

This ETF's strategy is not without risk, but it offers investors an excellent way to receive monthly income while exposing them to the stock market's upside and limiting downside.  ( 73 min )

History provides a transparent outlook for investors if Joe Biden wins in November and Democrats control Congress.  ( 76 min )

Verizon's big-time dividend is on an increasingly sustainable foundation.  ( 73 min )

AI could generate trillions of dollars over the next ten years. One company is already an early winner of this windfall.  ( 65 min )

Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors thinks the small-cap Russell 2000 could climb 50% by the end of 2024.  ( 74 min )

Nvidia invested in both companies late last year.  ( 73 min )

China International Capital Corp (CICC) is cutting the base pay of onshore investment bankers by as much as 25%, three sources said, in a major effort to reduce costs amid volatile markets and Beijing's austerity drive. CICC didn't immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment on Sunday. The salary cuts will affect more than 2,000 bankers, and come after one of the largest investment banks in China by headcount trimmed bankers' bonuses last year by up to 40%, as Reuters reported in April last year.  ( 72 min )

The Oracle of Omaha has an eye for superior businesses.  ( 73 min )

One of the world's most successful hedge fund managers has one of the most concentrated portfolio's in the business.  ( 74 min )

Billionaire investors are aggressively buying both Chevron and Altria Group stock.  ( 72 min )

The oil and gas giant has benefited from higher oil prices, and external factors could keep them high for longer.  ( 73 min )

The "forever" part of the requirement narrows the list of prospects quite a bit.  ( 74 min )

If you are looking for a mixture of reliable dividends and high yield, then look no further than Scotiabank and Realty Income.  ( 73 min )

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk was on a flight heading to Beijing on Sunday to kick off a surprise trip in the electric vehicle maker's second-biggest market, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. Musk is seeking to meet senior Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss the rollout of Full-Self Driving (FSD) software in China and to obtain approval to transfer data collected in the country abroad to train algorithms for its autonomous driving technologies, one of the people said.  ( 71 min )

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A rally in Chinese government debt has sparked alarm among regulators in Beijing, who warn that regional banks’ appetite for the bonds risks...  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Venture Global LNG Inc. expects to begin production at its second liquefied natural gas export facility in Louisiana in mid-2024, further cementing to the US as the world’s biggest supplier of the super-chilled fuel.Most Read from BloombergBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingAI Boom’s Secret Winners? The Companies Expected to Power ItApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is Fadin  ( 72 min )

De gemiddelde leeftijd van degenen die afgelopen jaar met pensioen zijn gegaan, was 65 jaar en 11 maanden. Dat is drie maanden ouder dan een jaar eerder, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

Een driekoppig panel van 'proefkonijnen' kreeg vorige week voor het eerst een worstje van kweekvlees voorgeschoteld. In het lab gekweekt vlees wordt vaak aangehaald als diervriendelijk alternatief. Op NUjij vroegen lezers zich af: hoe duurzaam is kweekvlees eigenlijk?  ( 1 min )

Alphabet, het moederbedrijf van Google, heeft een rechter in de Verenigde Staten gevraagd om een zaak van de Amerikaanse justitie te seponeren. Alphabet wordt beschuldigd van het monopoliseren van de onlineadvertentiemarkt. Het techconcern zegt dat justitie dit niet kan bewijzen.  ( 1 min )

Amerikaanse TikTokkers zijn bezorgd over het dreigende TikTok-verbod in de Verenigde Staten. Zo'n verbod brengt hun dagelijks inkomsten in gevaar.  ( 1 min )

Het is steeds moeilijker om tijdens een avond stappen aan een pakje sigaretten te komen. Bijna alle horecagelegenheden zijn al gestopt met de verkoop van tabak en vanaf 1 juli geldt dat ook voor supermarkten en avondwinkels.  ( 1 min )

De grote Duitse warenhuisketen Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof sluit zestien van zijn 92 vestigingen. Daarnaast worden 1.400 van de 12.800 werknemers ontslagen, heeft het concern dit weekend bekendgemaakt.  ( 1 min )

Regulations Involving Overtime Pay and Non-Compete Agreements Were Issued Last Week  ( 21 min )

Coming up: Fed rate decision, jobs report, and earnings from Apple, Amazon, AMD  ( 21 min )

Coming up: Fed rate decision, jobs report, and earnings from Apple, Amazon, AMD  ( 1 min )

If the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East boils over, U.S. consumers probably shouldn't bank on a familiar government tool to ease the potential impact on what they pay for gasoline.  ( 20 min )

"And that's why it was kind of shocking to see bond yields rise on a day where GDP was a big miss."  ( 72 min )

Devon Energy is focused on returning value to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks, but it's still an energy producer.  ( 73 min )

These two dividend payers have historically high yields and attractive businesses, even though there are some headwinds to deal with.  ( 73 min )

These three tech stocks look like reliable long-term winners.  ( 73 min )

Tesla is betting its future on autonomy.  ( 73 min )

Paramount Global's Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the media giant, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as Paramount considers its future.  ( 71 min )

Kinder Morgan's stock actually could be a huge beneficiary of this AI trend.  ( 73 min )

This ETF fills a big hole in my portfolio while presenting a great opportunity.  ( 74 min )

Before you buy a high-yield stock, you need to make sure you understand the basics of the business you are buying.  ( 73 min )

Legendary investor Carl Icahn is betting big on several oil and gas stocks.  ( 73 min )

The recent pullback in price is a rare opportunity for investors to add to this high-flying stock.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jerome Powell’s remarks in the coming week will be closely parsed by investors for any clues on just how long the Federal Reserve is willing to wait before cutting interest rates.Most Read from BloombergApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingWall Street Humbled as Fast-Reversing Markets Confound the ProsThe Long, Slow Death of Urban NightlifeBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the  ( 75 min )

The tobacco giant will soon be allowed to sell a proven product in a proven market.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Billionaires who built their fortunes rolling out wireless networks when debt cost almost nothing are seeing their wealth crimped by higher borrowing costs and caution among money managers on the outlook for the industry.Most Read from BloombergApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingWall Street Humbled as Fast-Reversing Markets Confound the ProsThe Long, Slow Death of Urban NightlifeJavie  ( 75 min )

The disappearance of inflation is one break President Biden seems unlikely to get in his reelection bid.  ( 74 min )

Founded in 1837, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is one of the largest manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods. The conglomerate has weathered economic storms and market fluctuations, proving its resilience time and again. P&G’s diversified ...  ( 72 min )

Lots of companies are trying to capitalize on the AI revolution, but one company sticks out from the pack.  ( 73 min )

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Bill Ackman's only technology holding is a compelling buy on the heels of the AI revolution.  ( 73 min )

Learn why Citigroup's Vikram Bagri thinks Plug Power stock is a clear sell right now.  ( 73 min )

These stocks have tremendous potential, and it doesn't depend on the growth prospects for artificial intelligence.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors looking for a unique way into the stock market’s artificial intelligence boom are finding an intriguing bank shot in what’s traditionally the most boring corner of the equities universe: utilities.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Trump  ( 74 min )

This top REIT is starting to see opportunities in data center properties, and pays a yield of 5.75%.  ( 64 min )

The solid-state battery maker still faces formidable challenges.  ( 73 min )

“When she died, we were told by her attorney that we were responsible for the taxes and property insurance during the time when the life tennant lives in the home.”  ( 74 min )

Shares of Meta fell 15% on its earnings report in spite of strong results.  ( 36 min )

Roku reported a double beat, but that wasn't enough. Is it a buy right now?  ( 71 min )

The number probably isn't anywhere near what you think it is.  ( 74 min )

Eli Lilly may be on the verge of another breakthrough, thanks to its hit GLP-1 medications.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- If you want to understand why the two largest US oil companies are together spending in excess of $100 billion on acquisitions right now, look no further than the amount of crude they’re extracting from the two hottest oil fields on the planet.Most Read from BloombergPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesWall Street Humbled as Fast-Reversing Markets Confound the ProsThe Long, Slow Death  ( 73 min )

This meme token is trading at a huge discount to its all-time high.  ( 72 min )

The $50 million purchase could turn into Nvidia's biggest investment.  ( 73 min )

The healthcare insurance and services company posted strong growth numbers, due largely to growth in total premiums, although a cyberattack affected its results.  ( 73 min )

There are benefits to investing in stocks that have reasonable multiples and aren't as dependent on future earnings growth to justify their valuations.  ( 27 min )

These dividend stocks should deliver inflation-beating income growth.  ( 74 min )

The price of bitcoin fell to a low of $62,801 early Saturday from $63,476 late Friday after the financial services giant, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced it will not allocate any collateral to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to bitcoin or cryptocurrencies and will not extend loans against them effective April 30, 2024.  ( 72 min )

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Imitating the master can make you a better investor.  ( 74 min )

Cava is opening restaurants at a rapid clip, which should be good for growth. Just make sure you keep an eye on one certain metric in the meantime.  ( 73 min )

You'll get dividends and more with these great stocks.  ( 74 min )

We're well off the highs, but I'm not worried with these stocks in my portfolio.  ( 71 min )

Lockheed scored a huge win in missile defense, and it's worth more profit than a lot of investors realize.  ( 73 min )

These businesses are raking in growth and profits.  ( 73 min )

Tesla is the worst-performing stock in the "Magnificent Seven" this year, but Cathie Wood believes the long-term story is still intact.  ( 74 min )

The natural gas pipeline giant is an income-producing machine.  ( 73 min )

These high-flying Buffett stocks could be attractive to different kinds of investors.  ( 72 min )

Eight words were stamped on the back of every iPhone for years: “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.” The slogan illustrated the tech giant’s two power bases: its headquarters in Silicon Valley, and the manufacturing colossus it had become in the world’s factory.  ( 73 min )

These Berkshire Hathaway holdings are primed to deliver results for years to come.  ( 75 min )

These three should have a lot of room to run.  ( 73 min )

AT&T continues to win subscribers and churn out cash flow.  ( 72 min )

Opportunistic investors can still find bargains, even with the Nasdaq Composite up 49% since the start of 2023.  ( 75 min )

Ford sold fewer units in the most recent quarter compared to the same time the previous year.  ( 71 min )

There's a much more popular AI stock on Capitol Hill than the leading AI chip maker.  ( 73 min )

Amid a Nasdaq sell-off, these stocks stand out as potential bargains.  ( 73 min )

If history is any guide, the halving event on April 19 could lead to a new bull market cycle for Bitcoin.  ( 73 min )

Apple has turned into a fantastic investment for Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 73 min )

Nvidia and Super Micro Computer have been the best-performing S&P 500 stocks of 2024, but select Wall Street analysts still see substantial upside for shareholders.  ( 74 min )

Realty Income's mission is to produce passive income.  ( 73 min )

This little-known software stock could soar as businesses spend more on generative artificial intelligence.  ( 73 min )

The little hydrogen fuel cell maker still has a lot to prove.  ( 73 min )

These two dividend stocks have positioned themselves for long-term growth. If the market throws them on the sale rack, you should start buying.  ( 73 min )

We've seen a very volatile stock market in recent weeks. That's created an opportunity to buy these three winners at bargain prices.  ( 74 min )

The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF offers a compelling blend of income and upside to my portfolio.  ( 73 min )

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Het kan behoorlijk irriteren: de kakafonie aan stemmen in de trein of alle ronkende motoren op straat. Even een koptelefoon op met ruisonderdrukking en je bent van de herrie af. Maar je mist ook een hoop informatie.  ( 1 min )

De huur voor ruim 300.000 woningen kan omlaag door de nieuwe Wet betaalbare huur. Bij veel woningen gebeurt dit pas als er een nieuwe huurder in komt. Maar ook nu al kunnen huurders een huurverlaging bedingen. Zo doe je dat.  ( 1 min )

De huur voor ruim 300.000 woningen kan omlaag door de nieuwe Wet betaalbare huur. Bij veel woningen gebeurt dit pas als er een nieuwe huurder in komt. Maar ook nu al kunnen huurders een huurverlaging bedingen. Zo doe je dat.  ( 1 min )

Voor woensdag moeten miljoenen mensen belastingaangifte doen. Traditioneel doen velen dit op het allerlaatste moment. Zelfs met Koningsdag, zegt de Belastingdienst. Ook kun je net als miljoenen anderen uitstel aanvragen. Boetes voor een te late aangifte, krijg je overigens niet snel.  ( 1 min )

Wie gaststad wil zijn op Koningsdag moet diep in de buidel tasten. Onder andere de veiligheid is een flinke kostenpost, net als allerlei evenementen die worden georganiseerd. Wat is Emmen kwijt aan het feest? En wat levert het op?  ( 1 min )

Schiphol kent een drukke start van de meivakantie, maar volgens een woordvoerder hoeven reizigers niet lang te wachten. "Er zijn rijen en het is druk, maar het is beheersbaar en de sfeer is goed onder passagiers."  ( 1 min )

Bij het vertrek van een Boeing-toestel vanuit New York is een noodglijbaan uitgeklapt. Het vliegtuig met 183 inzittenden moest een noodlanding maken op de New Yorkse luchthaven John F. Kennedy.  ( 1 min )

If the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East boils over, U.S. consumers probably shouldn't bank on a familiar government tool to ease the potential impact on what they pay for gasoline.  ( 1 min )

Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31. Fulton Bank, which is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, agreed to assume substantially all of the failed bank's deposits and buy essentially all of its assets, the agency said.  ( 72 min )

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The bank CEO says the company looks for candidates who are “smart, ethical, decent people.”  ( 73 min )

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Investors will pay close attention to Apple's iPhone sales when it reports quarterly earnings results.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With inflation up, economic growth down and two-year Treasury yields testing 5%, Bill Gross sensed the music in markets was fading, and said it was time to get over the likes of the Magnificent Seven.Most Read from BloombergPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldFed’s Preferred Core Inflation Gauge Rose at Brisk Pace in MarchHuawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China ChipBillionaire S  ( 74 min )

Energy Transfer stock hasn't performed well over the last five years, but there's a hidden reality.  ( 72 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. shares are rallying back from last week’s selloff as some of the chip giant’s biggest clients are doubling down on artificial intelligence investments.Most Read from BloombergJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingFed’s Preferred Core Inflation Gauge Rose at Brisk Pace in MarchHuawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China ChipUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Sof  ( 72 min )

Income-seeking investors might be enticed by stocks offering payouts of 13% or more. However, sky-high yields can often be a red flag, signaling unsustainable dividends and potential share price declines that outpace the income received. Let’s take a ...  ( 73 min )

Will Bitcoin's halving provide a long-term boost to miners?  ( 72 min )

Investors are struggling to see past the end of Humira's dominance.  ( 72 min )

Earnings are crucial for the share price of a stock to appreciate. But often, even good earnings fail to lift a stock if a company's forward guidance is weaker than analysts expect. Prologis Inc. (NYSE:PLD) investors recently found this out as its shares were hit hard following the announcement that while core funds from operations (FFO) matched estimates, Prologis had revised full-year 2024 core FFO lower. Prologis subsequently lost almost 10% within a week. Investors must also look at forward  ( 73 min )

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After preparing for a recession, and hoping for a soft landing, the U.S. might end up in an unexpected bout of stagflation.  ( 72 min )

Retirement savings play a crucial role in securing financial stability in your golden years. For those aiming high, being in the top 3% of retirees in terms of savings enhances comfort and offers greater financial freedom. Using data from the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, reveals that individuals with over $1 million in retirement accounts rank in the top 3% of retirees. Only 3.2% of retirees have surpassed the $1 million  ( 73 min )

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Intel's negative earnings surprise caught a few of the newfound bulls to the story by surprise.  ( 73 min )

EV stocks are getting a jolt today after two leading companies are steering more directly into a new market.  ( 72 min )

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Get ready to smile, dividend hunters. Wall Street analysts are showing some love to income-generating stocks today, hiking price targets on six promising companies. With juicy yields ranging from 2.30% to a whopping 7.57%, these stocks span across ...  ( 73 min )

In an expression of disapproval on social media, prominent real estate investor Grant Cardone scrutinized President Joe Biden's proposed hike in capital gains tax in a recent X post. "Biden proposes 44.6% capital gains tax, from current 19%," Cardone posted. "Can't even come up with his own ideas taking a page out of Trudeau playbook who raised Canada to 66%." Cardone then invoked historical political outcomes, writing, "And he ignored how that played out for the last guy who tried it — the enti  ( 73 min )

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Donald Trump’s aides have drawn up secret plans to oust the chairman of the Federal Reserve and allow the president to set interest rates, according to reports.  ( 72 min )

Learn what to do if someone hits your parked car, including whose insurance to call and whether to report a parked car accident to the police.  ( 67 min )

Investors are seeing the streaming technology company's glass as half empty rather than half full.  ( 72 min )

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Saia and other less-than-truckload stocks sink for a second time in a week as quarterly reports disappoint. The post Saia’s Q1 miss, weak March shipments send shares 20% lower appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 73 min )

Since 2021, Dogecoin (DOGE) has consistently been one of the largest cryptocurrencies in the market. The token has attracted tens of billions in investment and is up more than 27,000% since its launch. While the price has fallen considerably since highs, the token has held its own and performed well in 2024. Some do not see the growth stopping anytime soon. According to some analysts, DOGE could reach — and even surpass — the $100 mark. Don't Miss: Dogecoin millionaires are increasing — investor  ( 73 min )

Amid the growing volatility in the stock market, as the macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical tensions pile on, investors are increasingly being drawn towards high-paying dividend stocks. These stocks often emerge as an attractive option for those ...  ( 73 min )

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These proven wealth builders could be exactly what you're searching for right now.  ( 71 min )

They're all great companies -- and they're even better investments after their shares' recent sell-offs.  ( 73 min )

Data center equipment spending is being driven by AI-related investment.  ( 70 min )

U.S. inflation rose moderately in March, but that is unlikely to change financial markets' expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold off cutting interest rates until September. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% last month, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Friday. Data for February was unrevised to show the PCE price index gaining 0.3% as previously reported.  ( 70 min )

The March reading comes as investors have continued to scale back their expectations on when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2024, if at all.  ( 71 min )

The March reading comes as investors have continued to scale back their expectations on when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2024, if at all.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. posted disappointing results after a bevy of non-cash charges took the shine off surging oil output from its marquee development in Guyana.Most Read from BloombergJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesHuawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China ChipAlphabet Beats Revenue Estimates as AI Fuels Cloud GrowthPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is Fadin  ( 70 min )

Baron, whose largest position is in Tesla, is betting the new shift in strategy for Tesla's low cost car will fill its increasingly empty factories.  ( 71 min )

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Stellar earnings from the 'Magnificent Seven' duo have reignited optimism for a rally, but the PCE inflation print could put a spoke in the wheel.  ( 75 min )

Put your money to work by investing in these three high-quality dividend stocks.  ( 71 min )

AbbVie raised its annual profit forecast on Friday after strong sales of its immunology drug Skyrizi and cancer drug Imbruvica helped the company beat Wall Street estimates for the first quarter. The company now expects adjusted profit of between $11.13 and $11.33 per share for this year, compared with $10.97 to $11.17 estimated earlier. Analysts on average expect annual profit of $11.10 per share, according to LSEG data.  ( 70 min )

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This company should continue to make millionaires, just as it has over the past two decades.  ( 71 min )

Jamie Dimon and Jerome Powell are taking the European viewpoint on soaring debt levels in the U.S.  ( 72 min )

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HOUSTON (Reuters) -Exxon Mobil Corp on Friday missed analysts' estimates with a 28% year-on-year drop in first quarter profits as weaker refining margins and lower natural gas prices offset volume gains. The largest U.S. oil company, which is in the process of closing a $60 billion deal for top shale oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources, posted first-quarter earnings of $8.22 billion, or $2.06 per share, compared to an $11.43 billion net profit a year ago. Earnings from oil and gas production fell 14% on lower natural gas prices and refining tumbled 67% on weaker margins and investment and tax costs.  ( 63 min )

Exxon Mobil Corp on Friday missed analysts' estimates with a 28% year-on-year drop in first quarter profits as weaker refining margins and lower natural gas prices offset volume gains. The largest U.S. oil company, which is in the process of closing a $60 billion deal for top shale oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources, posted first-quarter earnings of $8.22 billion, or $2.06 per share, compared to an $11.43 billion net profit a year ago. The results were the second highest for a first quarter in the past decade, behind the year-ago period, said Chief Financial Officer Kathryn Mikells.  ( 71 min )

Oil giant Chevron Corp beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday as higher production volumes helped offset an impact from weak natural gas prices. The company, which is in the process of acquiring Hess Corp in a $53 billion deal, reported adjusted earnings of $2.93 per share for the first quarter, beating analysts' estimates of $2.87.  ( 69 min )

Walmart's CEO went from earning $6.50 an hour to $25 million a year—here are his three tips for climbing the corporate ladder like him  ( 70 min )

Alphabet jumped 11.5% in premarket trading after the Google-parent announced its first-ever dividend, a $70 billion stock buyback and beat estimates for first-quarter results. Lifting sentiment further, Microsoft gained 4% on beating Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit, driven by gains from AI adoption across its cloud services. Other growth stocks also rose on the results, with Amazon.com and Nvidia up 3.1% and 1.3%, respectively.  ( 70 min )

U.S. and European politicians have raised alarms that their domestic auto industries could be destroyed by a wave of cheap Chinese electric vehicles. The goal: to rake in hefty profit margins the automaker can’t get in China amid fierce competition. In some foreign showrooms, BYD charges more than double — sometimes nearly triple — the price it gets for three key models in China, according to a Reuters review of the automaker’s pricing in five of its biggest export markets.  ( 74 min )

Meta Platforms will continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure.  ( 69 min )

Can Bitcoin keep up its winning ways?  ( 71 min )

These stocks appear to be the most magnificent of all in the billionaire hedge fund manager's eyes.  ( 71 min )

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Passive income investors are attracted to the robust dividend yield offered by Verizon stock.  ( 69 min )

These elite dividend stocks are on sale.  ( 71 min )

Given the better-than-expected macroeconomic conditions to start 2024, SoFi could revise forecasts higher.  ( 69 min )

“We’re definitely not doing what you would think somebody with our income could do with the money,” one six-figure earner said.  ( 40 min )

The AI rockstar is poised to report earnings on Tuesday. Will the stock rally even higher?  ( 72 min )

Four prominent billionaire investors with differing investment philosophies share one thing in common: their desire to buy more shares of this top-tier company.  ( 73 min )

These stocks could help investors turn a profit as artificial intelligence takes root across business processes and consumer products.  ( 72 min )

The property report includes 85 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. with populations of at least 750,000.  ( 71 min )

It's possible to construct a winning long-term investment strategy with just low-cost index funds.  ( 72 min )

Nvidia stock produced life-changing returns over the past two decades, but Wall Street analysts still see upside for shareholders.  ( 72 min )

This company told investors it might go out of business.  ( 69 min )

The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity is a match made in heaven.  ( 72 min )

Intel stock dropped 9% after the company reported Q1 earnings. Is it a buy right now?  ( 69 min )

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As U.S. inflation worries grow, some investors are preparing for the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to breach a 16-year high of 5% hit last October. Bond yields, which move inversely to prices, have climbed in recent weeks as signs of persistent inflation erode expectations for how deeply the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates without further fueling consumer prices. Many investors are betting further weakness lies ahead for bonds.  ( 71 min )

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Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable. Just ask a hardy band of mostly amateur Wall Street investors who have collectively made tens of millions of dollars over the past month by betting that the stock price of his social media business — Truth Social — will keep dropping despite massive buying by Trump loyalists and wild swings that often mirror the candidate’s latest polls, court trials and outbursts on Trump Social itself.  ( 77 min )

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MSFT earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.  ( 100 min )

The S&P 500 jumped 1.0% on Friday, April 26, shaking off hot inflation data and receiving a boost from big tech earnings strength.  ( 17 min )

The 2024 tax season marked a historic first when 140,803 Americans in 12 states did something that people in other countries have taken for granted for decades: they logged on to a government website and filed their federal tax returns.  ( 18 min )

Drugmaker Eli Lilly reports earnings Tuesday, with a focus on how big of a boost weight-loss drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro will give to the company's earnings after it worked to increase production to meet demand.  ( 19 min )

AI Was In Focus When Meta, Microsoft and Google Parent Alphabet Released Results  ( 22 min )

AI was in focus as Meta Platforms, Google-parent Alphabet, and Microsoft reported earnings this week, but investors weren’t easily impressed despite better-than-expected earnings posted by all three tech giants.  ( 19 min )

If you’re waiting for interest rates to fall for mortgages or other loans, better sit tight: it might be a while.  ( 18 min )

The Arthritis Drug Faces Rising Competition  ( 17 min )

Even as equities rallied, bond funds attracted about three times more than stock funds  ( 19 min )

Newell Brands reported better-than-expected first-quarter results Friday as the company said its turnaround plan is working, and shares soared.  ( 17 min )

Earnings highlight growing chasm between banking giants and their regional rivals  ( 20 min )

Alphabet shares soared on Friday morning, launching the company into the tiny group of companies worth more than $2 trillion.  ( 16 min )

Goldman And Bank of America Lower Their Price Targets For Intel Shares  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday Friday April 26, lifted by strong tech earnings.  ( 17 min )

Darktrace's clients for AI-based cybersecurity tools include Coca-Cola, Aston Martin  ( 17 min )

Federal transportation regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla's remedy to concerns about the electric vehicle (EV) maker's Autopilot system.  ( 17 min )

Phillips 66 reported a drop in first-quarter profits as its realized refining margins were nearly half what they were in the prior-year period.  ( 17 min )

Data Reinforce Notion That Interest Rates Likely Won't Be Cut Any Time Soon  ( 19 min )

Anglo American on Friday turned down the roughly $39 billion takeover offer by rival mining giant BHP Group, setting the stage for a bidding war that could be one of the industry’s largest transactions in years.  ( 17 min )

ExxonMobil shares fell in early trading Friday following the release of first-quarter results that saw bigger profit declines than analysts were anticipating.  ( 17 min )

Chevron reported first-quarter results that showed year-over-year declines in profit and revenue as lower natural gas prices and slim margins on refined products impacted the company's performance.  ( 17 min )

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GE HealthCare Technologies kicks off its second full fiscal year as a standalone company Tuesday, as it reports first-quarter earnings just over a year after it was spun off from General Electric.  ( 18 min )

GDP Data Highlighted The Possibility, But Economists Say It's Unlikely  ( 19 min )

Microsoft executives offered investors updates on the company's cloud and artificial intelligence segments after reporting earnings that beat expectations.  ( 17 min )

Het demissionaire kabinet trekt de komende jaren 86 miljoen euro extra uit om nog eens 35 werkcentra op te zetten in het hele land. Op die manier moet de krapte op de arbeidsmarkt worden aangepakt.  ( 1 min )

Het demissionaire kabinet wil dranken waarin veel suiker zit zwaarder belasten. Voor dranken met minder suiker hoef je dan juist minder belasting te betalen. Dat staat in een voorstel dat het ministerie van Financiën naar de Tweede Kamer heeft gestuurd.  ( 1 min )

Shein wordt door de Europese Commissie in de gaten gehouden. De modewebwinkel moet binnen vier maanden kunnen bewijzen dat ze geen illegale of nagemaakte artikelen verkopen.  ( 1 min )

Netbeheerder TenneT verwacht dat de transportkosten voor het hoogspanningsnet volgend jaar iets lager zijn. Dat heeft waarschijnlijk voordelen voor zowel huishoudens als bedrijven, al gaat het om slechts enkele euro's per jaar.  ( 1 min )

Op Koningsdag wordt steeds vaker digitaal betaald. Vorig jaar werden er op deze feestdag 30 procent meer tikkies verstuurd dan in 2022.  ( 1 min )

Investeringsmaatschappij CVC Capital is vrijdag fors gestegen bij de beursgang in Amsterdam. De eigenaar van parfumerieketen Douglas noteerde kort na aanvang van de handel op 17,55 euro, een kwart meer dan de introductieprijs van 14 euro per aandeel.  ( 1 min )

Terwijl techbedrijven als Google, Meta en Microsoft over elkaar heen buitelen met kunstmatige intelligentie, verdienen ze vooral steeds meer geld met de clouddiensten. Voor Microsoft is zijn clouddivisie zelfs al de belangrijkste inkomstenbron.  ( 1 min )

Sportschoolketen Basic-Fit heeft er in het vorige kwartaal een stuk meer klanten bij gekregen dan in dezelfde periode een jaar eerder. Het aantal leden steeg met 251.000 tot een recordniveau van ruim 4 miljoen.  ( 1 min )

KLM-personeel mag vanaf 6 mei ook sneakers dragen onder het uniform. Dat stewardessen en piloten voor comfortabelere schoenen kunnen kiezen, past volgens de luchtvaartmaatschappij bij de huidige tijd. Ze kunnen schoenen van KLM krijgen of eigen sneakers dragen.  ( 1 min )

Fabrikanten voegen vaak een ongezonde hoeveelheid zout toe aan hun maaltijdmixen. Drie kwart van de maaltijden bevat na bereiding meer dan de maximale hoeveelheid van 2 gram zout die het Voedingscentrum adviseert.  ( 1 min )

First-quarter earnings reports for U.S. banks highlighted the growing chasm between banking giants and, essentially, all other lenders.  ( 1 min )

Alphabet shares soared on Friday morning, launching the company into the tiny group of companies worth more than $2 trillion.  ( 1 min )

Anglo American on Friday turned down the roughly $39 billion takeover offer by rival mining giant BHP Group, setting the stage for a bidding war that could be one of the industry’s largest transactions in years.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 jumped 1.0% on Friday, April 26, shaking off hot inflation data and receiving a boost from big tech earnings strength.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday Friday April 26, lifted by strong tech earnings.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures rose in premarket trading Friday ahead of the Fed's preferred inflation measure, boosted by blowout earnings reports from Google and Microsoft.  ( 1 min )

"These funds managed to lose value for shareholders even during a generally bullish market," Morningstar analyst Amy Arnott said.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp., the biggest maker of personal computer processors, tumbled in late trading after giving a lackluster forecast for the current period, indicating that it’s still struggling to return to the top tier of the chip industry. Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsHow to Get a Mee  ( 71 min )

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Investors are still waiting for a meaningful product advance from Quantumscape.  ( 70 min )

Rubrik comes out of the gate hot on its IPO day, selling a story of protecting data in the age of AI.  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A seven-week tug of war over Petrobras’s dividends wound up with the company delivering a 22-billion-reais ($4.3 billion) payout to investors. Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blowout Earnings: Markets WrapBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Pe  ( 71 min )

Three years ago, investing in a fleet of 100,000 is what helped the car rental company emerge from bankruptcy.  ( 71 min )

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said the company's disappointing financial guidance reflects some overall weakness in market demand. But he sees better time  ( 19 min )

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Google’s corporate parent Alphabet Inc. on Thursday released a quarterly report showing it’s still reaping double-digit revenue gains from its digital advertising empire while sowing potentially lucrative new ground in artificial intelligence. The results for the first three months of the year provided the latest evidence that Google has regained its momentum after an unprecedented downturn in 2022 coming out of the pandemic. In the January-March period, Alphabet’s revenue rose 15% from the same time last year to $80.54 billion, which surpassed the projections of analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.  ( 70 min )

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Snap beat Wall Street's expectations for quarterly revenue and user growth on Thursday, as improvements to its advertising system delivered results faster than anticipated. The owner of photo messaging app Snapchat has been working over the past year to improve how it targets ads to users and simplify the way people interact with the ads. The company has historically struggled to compete against much larger rivals like Facebook owner Meta Platforms for digital ad revenue.  ( 70 min )

Gilead Sciences reported a first-quarter loss on Thursday after taking a $3.9 billion charge for its recent acquisition of liver drug developer CymaBay Therapeutics, while revenue rose 5% on higher HIV, oncology and liver disease treatment sales. For full-year 2024, Gilead said it still expects product sales of $27.1 billion to $27.5 billion, but lowered its earnings outlook to include the recent charge as well as incremental expenses related to the CymaBay deal. Wall Street analysts currently project Gilead's 2024 earnings at $3.94 a share on revenue of $27.5 billion, according to LSEG data.  ( 70 min )

Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend of 20 cents per share on Thursday, returning capital when the Google parent is spending billions of dollars on data centers to catch-up with rivals on generative artificial intelligence.  ( 69 min )

Meta's AI reality check has dented hopes for a Big Tech revival for stocks, with a GDP update showing the US economy grew slower than expected in the first quarter.  ( 85 min )

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Chevron and ExxonMobil are expected to report a year-over-year decline in earnings per share.  ( 71 min )

Keeping money in PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, or another P2P payment app puts your money at risk. Here’s why, and what to do instead.  ( 68 min )

Thursday, Bristol Myers Squibb & Co (NYSE:BMY) posted first-quarter revenues of $11.9 billion, beating the consensus of $11.5 billion, an increase of 5% year-over-year, or 6% when adjusted for foreign exchange impacts, primarily driven by Eliquis, Reblozyl, and Opdualag, partially offset by Opdivo and Revlimid. Growth Portfolio worldwide revenues increased to $4.8 billion, up 8% or 11% when adjusted for foreign exchange impacts. This increase was primarily driven by higher demand for Reblozyl, O  ( 70 min )

One member of the "Magnificent Seven" collective announced big spending plans, dragging several other members down with it.  ( 72 min )

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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Founder Jeff Bezos has always been unusually frank about the potential decline and eventual demise of his company. This sentiment has been a recurring theme in his communications, expressing a clear understanding that even the mightiest companies have limited lifespans. Bezos has often used this perspective as a rallying cry to drive innovation at Amazon, pushing the company to stay ahead of potential decline through continuous evolution and reinvention. Under Bezos  ( 72 min )

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to calm investors after the company announced it's going to spend more on AI but couldn't assuage concerns as shares fell more than 10% Thursday.  ( 35 min )

David Donabedian, CIO of CIBC Private Wealth U.S., warned the spike in core inflation seen in the latest GDP report is a major setback for the economy and the Fed.  ( 72 min )

With the average one-bedroom, 600-square-foot New York City apartment renting for about $3,760 per month, rent prices have stretched affordability for the city's residents. It's no wonder politicians have sought to make housing more affordable in the city, but a policy aimed at doing so has been blamed, in part, for the struggles of New York Community Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:NYCB), which has seen its stock drop over 72% year to date. NYCB has been hit with a double whammy. In 2019, a change in New Yo  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A lender group to AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. advised by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher made a proposal to the movie theater company that would push back its near-term debt maturities, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blo  ( 71 min )

In his 2016 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, legendary investor Warren Buffett wrote, “Every decade or so, dark clouds will fill the economic skies, and they will briefly rain gold. When downpours of that sort occur, it’s imperative that we ...  ( 71 min )

US stock markets plunged amid fears of stagflation in the American economy, which grew at its slowest pace in nearly two years just as inflation jumped.  ( 91 min )

Car-rental operator Hertz reported it lost another $200 million due to its EV gamble.  ( 71 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Bill Gross offered some advice to investors as Treasuries and equities slumped Thursday after some worrisome US economic data: “Stick to value stocks, avoid tech for now.”Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsZuckerberg Asks for Patience as Meta’s AI Push Spooks MarketHow to Get a Meeti  ( 70 min )

Investors didn't like the biopharmaceutical company's updated guidance.  ( 70 min )

Higher repair costs also weighed on the company's overall fleet maintenance expenses. Excluding items, Hertz reported a loss of $1.28 per share, well above Wall Street's expectations of a loss of 44 cents per share. Both Hertz and Avis have lost about half of their market value this year.  ( 69 min )

Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC) analysts recently released a note predicting that the Federal Reserve will only cut rates once this year, compared with their previous prediction of four cuts. "2024 is starting to look like 2015 but in reverse. Then the Fed signaled hikes it could not deliver; now the Fed may be signaling cuts that the inflation data do not justify," Bank of America economist Michael Gapen said in the note. "The acceleration of inflation this year makes a cut prior to December c  ( 71 min )

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Bristol Myers Squibb faces some challenges, but there could be light at the end of the tunnel for long-term investors.  ( 72 min )

The risk at these companies is above average, and they're sure to remain volatile. This volatility, however, includes explosively bullish potential.  ( 73 min )

Alphabet reported Q1 earnings on Thursday.  ( 70 min )

Alphabet stock has gained about 15% this year — but even tech's winners face high expectations from investors this earnings season.  ( 72 min )

These stocks are great buys after underperforming the broader indexes in recent months.  ( 71 min )

Intel will report its first quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday, as investors look for signs of growth in the company's AI and foundry segments.  ( 72 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US economic growth slid to an almost two-year low last quarter while inflation jumped to uncomfortable levels, interrupting a run of strong demand and muted price pressures that had fueled optimism for a soft landing.Most Read from BloombergMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsZuckerberg Asks for Patience as Meta’s AI Push Spooks InvestorsHow to Get a Meeting With the UAE  ( 71 min )

Meta's AI reality check has dented hopes for a Big Tech revival for stocks, with a GDP update showing the US economy grew slower than expected in the first quarter.  ( 78 min )

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If you’re looking to generate steady passive income from your investments, dividend stocks like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) might seem like an obvious choice. After all, the tech giant has been a reliable dividend payer for years, consistently ...  ( 71 min )

U.S. economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter, but a surprisingly hot quarterly Personal Consumption Expenditure inflation component suggested that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates before September. The economy has defied prophecies of doom since late 2022 following the Fed's aggressive rate hiking campaign to stamp out inflation. Final sales to private domestic purchasers increased 3.1% annualized, so domestic spending by households is still healthy despite the headline weakness.  ( 71 min )

Dividend Kings are hard to come by, but these five stocks offer investors some great passive income opportunities.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries slid as investors focused on signs of sticky price pressures in a reading of first-quarter US economic growth data, further dimming the outlook for the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts to come this year.Most Read from BloombergMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsZuckerberg Asks for Patience as Meta’s AI Push Spooks InvestorsMeta’s Miss Sparks Fears in Tech Wi  ( 70 min )

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MicroStrategy could boost earnings by over $3 billion if it chooses to adopt new standards, the report said. Benchmark said if the company reports positive earnings it meets the final condition for S&P 500 inclusion. This would boost MicroStrategy’s valuation as index funds would be forced to buy the stock, the broker said.  ( 70 min )

Meta's AI reality check has dented hopes for a Big Tech revival for stocks, with a GDP update waiting in the wings.  ( 77 min )

The gloom around the EV industry has affected the next-generation battery developer, but it presents a chance to get its shares at a bargain price.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Four months into office, Argentine President Javier Milei has pulled off a critical feat in a country long ravaged by runaway inflation: He stabilized the currency.Most Read from BloombergMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsZuckerberg Asks for Patience as Meta’s AI Push Spooks InvestorsMeta’s Miss Sparks Fears in Tech With More Earnings AheadHow to Get a Meeting With the  ( 73 min )

The reading of first quarter economic growth comes at a crucial time as investors digest the potential impacts of the Fed holding interest rates higher for longer.  ( 71 min )

The reading of first quarter economic growth comes at a crucial time as investors digest the potential impacts of the Fed holding interest rates higher for longer.  ( 71 min )

Are you tired of relying solely on dividend stocks for passive income? While they can be a great source of cash flow, putting all your eggs in the stock market basket comes with serious risks. Just look at what happened with AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) in ...  ( 71 min )

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Like other tobacco giants, Altria has been revamping its portfolio of products to keep up with consumers switching from traditional tobacco products to vapes or other alternatives and as inflation-hit smokers switched to cheaper brands. The company's net revenue came in at $5.58 billion in the first quarter, topping analyst expectations of $4.71 billion, while profit on an adjusted basis came in line with expectations. Last year, Altria launched a lower-priced version of its flagship Marlboro brand and finalized its acquisition of e-cigarette startup NJOY Holdings, expanding its portfolio to include pod-based vapes.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Caterpillar Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations, helped by stronger pricing even as sales volumes slipped slightly. Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityZuckerberg Asks for Patience as Meta’s AI Push Spooks InvestorsMeta’s Miss Sparks Fears in Tech With More Earnings AheadTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Criti  ( 69 min )

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Weakness in smaller discretionary projects affected the consulting segment, but analysts at J.P.Morgan said the backlog could help reaccelerate the business through 2024. "Although software acceleration is encouraging, this was offset by more significant-than-expected deterioration of Consulting, along with incremental FX headwinds expected for the rest of the year," analysts at J.P.Morgan said. IBM's software business grew 5.5% in the quarter and the company announced a $6.4 billion deal to buy cloud software company HashiCorp, aiming to make the most of an AI-led boom in demand for the data storage capabilities of the cloud.  ( 33 min )

Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss as charges related to its recent acquisitions of Karuna Therapeutics, RayzeBio and Mirati Therapeutics offset a 5% increase in revenue. The New Jersey-based drugmaker posted a loss of $4.40 per share, including charges for acquired research and development. On a net basis, Bristol's loss was $5.89 per share.  ( 70 min )

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Meta's AI reality check has dented hopes for a Big Tech revival for stocks, with a GDP update waiting in the wings.  ( 77 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The stakes are high as two of the biggest artificial intelligence players prepare to unveil results, a day after Meta Platforms Inc. alarmed investors with its forecast. Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityZuckerberg Asks for Patience as Meta’s AI Push Spooks InvestorsMeta’s Miss Sparks Fears in Tech With More Earnings AheadTaylor Swift Is Proof T  ( 64 min )

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CEO Robert Jordan said the airline expects to end this year with 2,000 fewer employees than it had at the end of last year. Jordan said Southwest was reacting quickly “to address our financial underperformance” and cope with delayed deliveries of new planes from Boeing. The airline expects to have 802 aircraft by the end of the year, down from an earlier plan for 814 planes.  ( 25 min )

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Supermicro's stock has fallen around 40% from its 2024 highs.  ( 71 min )

Shares of the carrier were up 4% in premarket trading. Major U.S. airlines are experiencing a resurgence in corporate reservations as large companies ramp up their work-related travel expenses - a customer segment that was largely absent from the travel surge after the pandemic. The International Air Transport Association expects 4.7 billion people to travel in 2024, compared with 4.5 billion in 2019.  ( 69 min )

Peacock added 3 million subscribers in the first quarter, taking its total to 34 million and outpacing estimates of 2.32 million by Visible Alpha, thanks to higher investments that Comcast hopes will help it compete better with Netflix and Disney+. Peacock became the first streaming service to exclusively air an NFL playoff game in January, which was one of its biggest growth drivers in the quarter.  ( 62 min )

Imagine that you have $900,000 in a Roth IRA and collect another $2,200 per month in Social Security. Can you afford to retire at age 66? A good way to answer this question is to start with your budget. What do you expect to spend on essentials, like housing and fixed monthly expenses, and what […] The post I Have $900k in a Roth IRA and Would Receive $2,200 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 66? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 72 min )

Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss as charges related to its recent acquisitions of Karuna Therapeutics, RayzeBio and Mirati Therapeutics offset a 5% increase in revenue. The New Jersey-based drugmaker posted a loss of $4.40 per share, including charges for acquired research and development. On a net basis, Bristol's loss was $5.89 per share.  ( 70 min )

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These stocks all deserve to be trading at far higher prices, and it may not be too long before they start to rally.  ( 71 min )

"We are not very ambitious. I should be careful about talking about work-life balance, but the Americans just work harder.”  ( 71 min )

This stock is reasonably priced, even after explosive gains.  ( 72 min )

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The Federal Reserve's latest financial stability report was good news for anyone worried that a record run of interest rate hikes might overstress the banking system or trigger a recession with companies and households pushed into default through a broad credit crackdown. Instead, the Fed is wrestling with an economy that has sloughed off tight monetary policy to such a degree that U.S. central bank officials are without a clear view of what to expect and divided over issues like productivity, the economy's underlying potential, and even whether the current policy interest rate is as restrictive as imagined when they called off further hikes. A recently updated Fed index of overall financial conditions showed there was virtually no impact on economic growth right now from the central bank's monetary policy or the broader credit conditions it is intended to influence.  ( 73 min )

This growth ETF has nicely outperformed the S&P 500 since its inception.  ( 72 min )

Falling interest rates and accelerating demand for renewable energy should drive these dividend stocks higher.  ( 72 min )

Trump Media & Technology Group is one of the most actively traded U.S. stocks, yet Wall Street's equity analysts are staying clear. Shares of the company that operates former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social listed on Nasdaq on March 26. An army of Trump supporters and speculators have snapped up the stock, giving it a market value of about $4.9 billion.  ( 34 min )

Two-thirds of Americans reported that they feel confident they have enough money for a comfortable retirement, up a notch from last year.  ( 73 min )

Investors face mixed signals from Wall Street — as well as a historical calendar that suggests some chop might be around the corner.  ( 71 min )

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You'll only find seven different stocks in this billionaire's portfolio, and only one of them is a "big tech" company.  ( 71 min )

This company's exciting technology is protected by more than 100 patents.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin block subsidies were recently reduced by half for the fourth time in history, and halving events have always led to significant price appreciation.  ( 72 min )

One of Capitol Hill's most-active stock traders is sending a company with well-defined competitive advantages -- that also happens to be on the verge of its first-ever stock split -- to the chopping block.  ( 73 min )

Investors appear to be losing patience with Big Tech's prodigious artificial intelligence investments this week after Meta Platforms signaled deeper spending and a long road to profitability. The concession from Meta in its quarterly report late on Wednesday cast a cloud over Microsoft and Alphabet, which will both report quarterly earnings on Thursday. Meta's stock sank 15% in extended trade after it forecast higher AI spending next year, while Microsoft was down 2%, Alphabet fell 3% and Nvidia dropped 1.4% in reaction.  ( 70 min )

Analysts on Wall Street often ask insightful questions that get companies to reveal critical information for investors.  ( 69 min )

Meta stock is down after the company reported Q1 earnings. Is the stock a buy right now?  ( 69 min )

Intel stock bulls will need to remain patient, with multiple quarters to go before the chip company gains traction for a bet-the-company push to compete with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Samsung in the chip-manufacturing business. Other big bets—such as chips for artificial-intelligence P  ( 20 min )

How about turning a car's front bucket seats 180 degrees so they face the rear seats and extending out a table so the occupants can play cards or eat a meal? The seemingly never-ending efforts of China's electric car makers to redefine the automobile went on display Thursday at the opening of the nation's largest annual auto show. Nissan joined Toyota in announcing a tie-up at the Beijing Auto Show with a major Chinese technology company as the Japanese makers strive to meet customer demand in China for AI-enabled online connectivity in cars.  ( 80 min )

Proceeds will go to fund the development of Bitcoin layer-2 lightning startup Tirrel Corp.  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Asian equities declined after Meta Platforms Inc.’s disappointing outlook raised concern about whether the bull market has run too far.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsZuckerberg Asks for Patience After Meta’s AI Push Irks InvestorsTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenTech Giants Hit in Late Hours After Meta’s Outlook: Markets WrapMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion For  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The world’s largest mining company, BHP Group Ltd., has made a takeover approach for rival Anglo American Plc, a move that could spark the biggest shakeup in the industry in over a decade.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenZuckerberg Asks for Patience After Meta’s AI Push Irks InvestorsTech Giants Hit in Late Hours After Meta’s Outlook: Markets WrapFlorida’s Home  ( 72 min )

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Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong said on Thursday he had plans to support Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle maker VinFast with an additional $1 billion from his own fortune, and was also considering listings for other companies he owns. Speaking at a shareholder meeting of Vingroup, the conglomerate he chairs, Vuong said he could further expand investments in loss-making VinFast after he and Vingroup had poured into the company $11.4 billion as of the end of last year. Vuong is also the chief executive officer of VinFast.  ( 69 min )

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Zuckerberg's plans for bIg spending on AI sent Meta's shares tumbling 15%.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Meta Platforms Inc. increased its spending estimates for the year and projected second quarter sales that were below Wall Street’s expectations, once again raising questions about whether its futuristic technological bets will eventually pay off for investors.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTech Gi  ( 71 min )

Executives spoke in Google parent Alphabet's earnings call about how the company expects to expand artificial intelligence capabilities across its products, as well as its decision to pay out a dividend to shareholders for the first time.  ( 18 min )

Hertz Global Holdings announced it was cutting its EV fleet by another 10,000 and took a $195 million charge in the first quarter. Shares plunged 19%.  ( 18 min )

Rubrik shares jumped more than 15% on Thursday in the Microsoft-backed cybersecurity company's first day trading on the New York Stock Exchange.  ( 17 min )

The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% on Thursday, April 25, 2024, as data showed a slowdown in economic growth and an uptick in inflation in the first quarter.  ( 17 min )

Intel stock dropped more than 9% in after-hours trading despite topping revenue and earnings estimates for the first three months of the year after issuing weaker-than-anticipated revenue guidance for the second quarter.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Google parent Alphabet jumped higher in extended trading Thursday as the tech giant reported earnings well above expectations and announced its first-ever dividend, as well as a $70 billion stock buyback.  ( 18 min )

Microsoft shares rose during after-hours trading on Thursday after the company earnings beat analyst expectations driven by cloud revenue.  ( 17 min )

Meta shares tumbled after the tech giant said it would increase spending to invest in artificial intelligence (AI), though analysts say it could help position the company as an AI leader in the long term.  ( 19 min )

Meta’s big planned spending on AI unnerved the market and put a spotlight on AI costs for other big tech players, especially Microsoft and Alphabet that report earnings after the bell today.  ( 18 min )

Harley-Davidson reported revenue and profit that topped analysts' expectations, but a decline in international sales sent shares plunging.  ( 17 min )

Amazon reports first-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with analysts seeing increases in net sales and profit. Investors also will be seeking updates on the rollout of ads on Prime Video and insights into Amazon's AI plans.  ( 19 min )

Southwest Airlines had a larger first-quarter loss and lower revenue than expected as it warned about the impact of fewer Boeing plane deliveries.  ( 17 min )

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U.S. equities sank at midday Thursday, April 25, 2024 as a report showed U.S. economic growth was lower than anticipated in the first quarter, while inflation accelerated.  ( 17 min )

Challenging natural gas, refining markets seen reducing first-quarter income  ( 19 min )

Micron Technology is set to receive $6.1 billion in funding from the U.S. government to build three chip facilities, in the latest award from the White House aimed at boosting the production of semiconductors domestically.  ( 18 min )

AstraZeneca's sales of cancer drugs helped the pharmaceutical firm beat first-quarter estimates for earnings and revenue.  ( 17 min )

Mining giant BHP Group has offered to buy rival Anglo American for about $39 billion, in what would be one of the industry’s largest transactions in years.  ( 17 min )

GE Vernova reported a net loss in its first results since being spun off, completing General Electric's transition into three separate companies.  ( 18 min )

Merck beat first-quarter profit and revenue estimates on strong sales of its Keytruda cancer medicine and Gardasil HPV vaccine.  ( 17 min )

Construction vehicle manufacturer Caterpillar's stock fell Thursday as lower-than-expected revenue offset a profit beat.  ( 17 min )

Entertainment and media conglomerate Comcast reported first-quarter profit and revenue above expectations Thursday but shares fell as cable and broadband subscriber numbers continued to decline.  ( 17 min )

The U.S. economy as measured by the inflation-adjusted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, down from 3.4% in the fourth quarter of last year.  ( 17 min )

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Chipotle shares climbed more than 3% in premarket trading Thursday after the fast-casual restaurant chain served up quarterly earnings and revenue results ahead of expectations. Monitor this key price level.  ( 18 min )

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Veel bestelbusjes zijn niet schoon genoeg om volgend jaar nog in stadscentra te mogen komen. Professionele klusbedrijven vrezen daardoor dat ze straks in veel binnensteden geen verbouwingen meer kunnen uitvoeren.  ( 1 min )

De hoeveelheid wijn die internationaal werd gedronken, kwam in 2023 op het laagste niveau in 27 jaar terecht. Dat meldt de Internationale Organisatie voor Wijnbouw en Wijnbereiding (OIV). Volgens de organisatie is de gestegen prijs van wijn de boosdoener.  ( 1 min )

De Japanse autoproducent Honda gaat 15 miljard Canadese dollar (meer dan 10 miljard euro) investeren in een nieuwe fabriek voor elektrische auto's in het oosten van Canada. Het is de grootste investering ooit van het bedrijf in Canada.  ( 1 min )

De Britse farmaceut GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) heeft biotechnoloog BioNTech en farmaceut Pfizer aangeklaagd in de Verenigde Staten. Volgens GSK hebben de twee bedrijven inbreuk gemaakt op patenten rondom mRNA-technologie, die is gebruikt bij het ontwikkelen van coronavaccins.  ( 1 min )

Er is in de Tweede Kamer veel steun voor de plannen van demissionair minister Piet Adema (Landbouw) tegen de acute mestcrisis. De bewindsman roept ook de kritische partijen op om in te stemmen.  ( 1 min )

De Tweede Kamer heeft ingestemd met de veelbesproken wet die een einde moet maken aan torenhoge huren. Op termijn zullen de huren van zo'n 300.000 woningen met gemiddeld 190 euro per maand omlaag gaan, als ook de Eerste Kamer akkoord gaat.  ( 1 min )

Duizenden onderhandelaars, activisten en lobbyisten zijn deze week neergestreken in Canada voor nieuwe onderhandelingen over een VN-plasticverdrag. Het blijft spannend of dat vooral gaat over recycling van plastic, of dat er ingrijpendere maatregelen komen om de plasticproductie terug te dringen.  ( 1 min )

Venetië heeft donderdag om 8.30 uur al tienduizend toegangskaartjes verkocht aan toeristen die de Italiaanse stad een dag willen bezoeken, melden de plaatselijke autoriteiten. Dagjesmensen moeten vanaf vandaag op bepaalde dagen zo'n ticket hebben.  ( 1 min )

Als de stikstofneerslag in zwaar beschadigde natuurgebieden snel naar beneden moet, zorgt dat mogelijk voor een "ontwrichting van de samenleving". Daarvoor waarschuwde de Staat donderdag tijdens een rechtszaak over stikstof.  ( 1 min )

Duizenden onderhandelaars, activisten en lobbyisten zijn deze week neergestreken in Canada voor nieuwe onderhandelingen over een VN-plasticverdrag. Het blijft spannend of dat vooral gaat over recycling van plastic, of dat er ingrijpendere maatregelen komen om de plasticproductie terug te dringen.  ( 1 min )

Meta Platforms ging donderdag hard onderuit op de aandelenbeurzen in New York. Dit kwam mede doordat het bedrijf, dat eigenaar is van Facebook, WhatsApp en Instagram, een tegenvallende omzetverwachting afgaf.  ( 1 min )

De brillen- en hoorzorgketen Hans Anders gaat over naar een Amerikaanse eigenaar. Investeringsmaatschappij KKR neemt het moederbedrijf van Hans Anders, nexeye, over van de Britse investeerder 3i Group.  ( 1 min )

Het demissionaire kabinet en netbeheerders komen met maatregelen om overbelasting van het stroomnet in de provincie Utrecht tegen te gaan. Opvallend is dat het inzetten van gas niet wordt geschuwd. Verder moeten slimme laadpalen uitschakelen tijdens piekmomenten.  ( 1 min )

Scheldpartijen, vernielingen en bedreigingen: supermarktketen Dirk hoopt onrust tegen te gaan door haar personeel te voorzien van bodycams. Winkelmedewerkers kunnen de daders via beelden confronteren met hun gedrag. Werk jij in een supermarkt? En heb jij last van onruststokers?  ( 1 min )

Vliegverkeer richting Frankrijk ondervindt grote hinder van stakingen van luchtverkeersleiders. Dat leidt ook tot annuleringen van vluchten tussen Schiphol en Parijs.  ( 1 min )

Dirk gaat het winkelpersoneel uitrusten met bodycams. De supermarktketen wil incidenten tegengaan door onruststokers via een scherm direct te confronteren met hun eigen gedrag.  ( 1 min )

Steeds meer 65-plussers hebben een motorfiets, heeft statistiekbureau CBS becijferd. Inmiddels behoort ruwweg een op de zeven motorbezitters tot die leeftijdsgroep. Ook in andere leeftijdsgroepen stijgt het motorbezit.  ( 1 min )

Unilever ziet de verkoopvolumes langzaam toenemen. In de afgelopen jaren zag het bedrijf achter onder meer Dove, Ola en Calvé de omzet vooral stijgen door prijsverhogingen. Nu verkoopt Unilever ook meer verzorgingsproducten en huishoudmiddelen.  ( 1 min )

Nestlé, het bedrijf achter A-merken als KitKat, Maggi en Nespresso, blijft last houden van concurrentie van goedkopere merken. Het bedrijf verkocht na stevige prijsstijgingen minder snacks, mineraalwater, bouillonblokjes en koffie.  ( 1 min )

Mensen met een modaal of hoger inkomen ontvangen dit jaar minder vakantiegeld. Lagere inkomens gaan er juist op vooruit.  ( 1 min )

Batterijen zijn het antwoord op veel uitdagingen die de energietransitie met zich meebrengt, blijkt uit een rapport van het Internationaal Energieagentschap. Door het gebruik van accu's kunnen we meer vertrouwen op duurzame energiebronnen.  ( 1 min )

Medewerkers van kinderopvangorganisaties krijgen in de tweede helft van dit jaar een salarisverhoging. Ook zijn er afspraken gemaakt over een betere reiskostenvergoeding en verlaging van de werkdruk. Zo moet het werk aantrekkelijk blijven in de sector met een groot personeelstekort.  ( 1 min )

Winkelstraten in de binnensteden doen hun naam steeds minder eer aan. Wanneer de panden leeg komen te staan, vestigt zich daar vaak horeca of iets anders zoals een nagelstudio of tattooshop.  ( 1 min )

Batterijen zijn het antwoord op veel uitdagingen die de energietransitie met zich meebrengt, blijkt uit een rapport van het Internationaal Energieagentschap. Door het gebruik van accu's kunnen we meer vertrouwen op duurzame energiebronnen.  ( 1 min )

Mensen met een modaal of hoger inkomen ontvangen dit jaar minder vakantiegeld. Lagere inkomens gaan er juist op vooruit.  ( 1 min )

Winkelstraten in de binnensteden doen hun naam steeds minder eer aan. Wanneer de panden leeg komen te staan, vestigt zich daar vaak horeca of iets anders zoals een nagelstudio of tattooshop.  ( 1 min )

Alphabet shares surged more than 11% in late trading on Thursday after the Google parent issued its first-even dividend, and delivered a blowout quarterly earnings report. Monitor this important psychological price level.  ( 1 min )

Mining giant BHP Group has offered to buy rival Anglo American for about $39 billion, in what would be one of the industry’s largest transactions in years.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% on Thursday, April 25, 2024, as data showed a slowdown in economic growth and an uptick in inflation in the first quarter.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities sank at midday Thursday, April 25, 2024 as a report showed U.S. economic growth was lower than anticipated in the first quarter, while inflation accelerated.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures fell in premarket trading on Thursday after Meta spooked investors with its AI spending plans, raising concerns about what awaits when Microsoft and Google report after the bell.  ( 1 min )

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The firm’s cumulative ETF assets are down 81% from 2021 highs.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- International Business Machines Corp. dropped about 9% in extended trading after the company’s weak consulting unit sales disappointed investors, overshadowing its acquisition of software firm HashiCorp Inc.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenTech Giants Hit in Late Hours After Meta’s Outlook: Markets WrapBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A disappointing earnings report from Meta Platforms Inc. has technology investors on edge with results from some of the stock market’s biggest and most important companies due in the coming days.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenTech Giants Hit in Late Hours After Meta’s Outlook: Markets WrapBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTesla So  ( 71 min )

Shares in Meta plunged on Wednesday after the US tech giant revealed plans to increase spending on artificial intelligence (AI) technology.  ( 69 min )

Microsoft is benefiting from the rising effectiveness of artificial intelligence.  ( 69 min )

Super Micro Computer stock has many investors interested in its quickly approaching update.  ( 69 min )

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Chipotle posted another strong quarter against a difficult macro backdrop.  ( 71 min )

Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline. The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker said Wednesday it made $1.33 billion from January through March, compared with $1.76 billion a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, Ford made 49 cents per share, enough to beat analyst estimates of 43 cents, according to FactSet.  ( 69 min )

With rising inflation, American consumers are increasingly turning to the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu for their shopping needs. With its enticing tagline “Shop like a billionaire,” Temu has captured 17% of the U.S. market share, posing a challenge to traditional American retailers such as Amazon.com Inc., Dollar Tree Inc. and Five Below Inc. The rise highlights the lucrative and disruptive nature of startups. Owned and operated by PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD), Temu offers a wide range of  ( 71 min )

Analysts are bullish on three well-known Dividend Aristocrats, forecasting upside potential as high as 25%. NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE:NEE), Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) have all received recent positive analyst coverage ...  ( 71 min )

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Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta said Wednesday its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms.  ( 69 min )

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AMD stock investors expect to hear a lot about the company's AI ambitions.  ( 69 min )

Boeing (BA) on Wednesday reported results that beat Wall Street expectations after a tumultuous first quarter.  ( 71 min )

The company recently attempted to fend off short sellers by advising investors on ways to prevent their shares from being loaned for short-interest positions.  ( 72 min )

Beginning investors often ask, "What makes certain stocks go up, while others don't appreciate at all?" Although there are several answers, one of the main reasons that stocks move higher is when good earnings reports are released. Investors want to own stocks that have increased earnings over the past year and beaten the analyst consensus estimates. Analysts' opinions often influence stock movements, so when a company beats the analysts' estimates it sends a message to investors that its stock  ( 72 min )

The late Charlie Munger once said that the first $100,000 is a critical stepping stone in building wealth — a sentiment echoed by many financial experts. However, a Reddit user recently sparked a discussion on the r/FinancialPlanning subreddit by questioning the perceived ease of growing net worth from $100,000 to $1 million. Don't Miss: Are you rich? Here’s what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved? The per  ( 72 min )

Microsoft will report its Q3 earnings after the bell Thursday, as investors look for AI growth.  ( 71 min )

Tesla's surge is putting Big Tech earnings center stage as investors look to megacaps to lift stocks.  ( 88 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US Treasuries retained modest losses on Wednesday as a record-sized $70 billion sale of five-year notes was met with decent demand, a sign that high yields are drawing investors to the deluge of supply.Most Read from BloombergBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTesla Soars as Musk’s Cheaper EVs Calm Fears Over StrategyThe auc  ( 70 min )

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Charlie Munger, the late vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., was renowned not just for his investment prowess but for his unconventional approach to achieving financial wisdom. In a world where intelligence is often touted as the key to success, Munger proposed a counterintuitive strategy. "It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent," he said. Don't Miss: Can you guess how many A  ( 71 min )

Ford will report first quarter results after the bell on Wednesday. Its changing product game plan will be front and center with its focus on gas and hybrid offerings to offset heavy spending on EVs.  ( 72 min )

Tesla's surge is putting Big Tech earnings center stage as investors look to megacaps to lift stocks.  ( 85 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Donald Trump’s social media startup publicized a letter to the heads of various US House of Representatives committees, doubling down on claims that an illegal form of short selling may be hitting its stock.Most Read from BloombergTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTesla Soars as Musk’s Cheaper EVs Calm Fears Over StrategyTr  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The rally in stocks continued on Wednesday with Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. due to report as the earnings season picked up pace and technology shares powered ahead.Most Read from BloombergTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTesla Speeds Cheaper EV Plans, Calming Fears Over StrategyBillionaire Pinaults Fight to Pull Gucci Off the Discount RackRay Dalio’s Famous Trade Is Sputtering, Investors  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The swaps market is flashing warnings there could be a dash for dollar liquidity on a scale last seen at the start of the pandemic, according to Mizuho International Plc. Most Read from BloombergTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenBiden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll ShowsBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTesla Soars as Musk’s Cheaper EVs Calm Fears Over StrategyAndra Belcea, head of cross-currency s  ( 70 min )

I‘m a 68-year-old single man in good health and I plan to work until I am 70. As of now, I have $400,000 in CDs, about $1 million in stocks, and about $1 million in my 401(k) and IRA combined. When I retire, I will get about $4,200 in Social Security and I have $4,000 […] The post Ask an Advisor: I’m 68 With $1.4 Million in Savings and Another $1 Million in Stocks. Can I Retire at 70? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 73 min )

As Tesla's profits sink, Musk reaches for an autonomous future.  ( 72 min )

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Tesla is accelerating its artificial intelligence computing capacity at a rapid pace.  ( 69 min )

These stocks yield between 3.2% and 7.7% in dividends.  ( 71 min )

A Tesla shareholder asked Delaware court on Wednesday to block Tesla and company CEO Elon Musk from litigating Musk's 2018 pay outside of the state of Delaware, according to a court filing.  ( 69 min )

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You might choose to own both, but for a very specific reason.  ( 72 min )

Social media giant Meta will report its Q1 earnings after the bell Wednesday.  ( 71 min )

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Legendary investor Warren Buffett, through his holding company Berkshire Hathaway, has built an impressive portfolio of stocks over the years. One of his most significant holdings is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:BAC), which, according to the latest 13F ...  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- B. Riley Financial Inc. soared as much as 59% in premarket trading after its auditors signed off on its annual report and the firm said a new internal review found no connection with a controversial former business partner.Most Read from BloombergTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTesla Speeds Cheaper EV Plans, Calming Fears Over StrategyBillionaire Pinaults Fight to Pull Gucci Off the Discount R  ( 70 min )

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The company's earnings, cash flow, and dividend rose in the first quarter despite multiple headwinds.  ( 71 min )

In a recent interview on the Sachs Realty YouTube show, Steve Hankey, a former senior economist on President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers, shared his thoughts on the current state of the U.S. economy and the investments he recommends in light of the potential challenges ahead. Hankey, who has taught economics at Johns Hopkins University and served as a senior adviser to the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress, believes that the Federal Reserve’s actions have played a significa  ( 71 min )

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Boeing is expected to report first quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, following a quarter that could be called rocky to say the least.  ( 72 min )

Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling revenue in the first quarter, another sign of the crisis gripping the aircraft manufacturer as it faces increasing scrutiny over the safety of its planes and accusations of shoddy work from a growing number of whistleblowers. Boeing's CEO said the company is in “a tough moment,” and its focus is on fixing its manufacturing issues, not the financial results. Company executives have been forced to talk more about safety and less about finances since a door plug blew out of a Boeing 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight in January, leaving a gaping hole in the plane.  ( 71 min )

China has seized on the net zero transition to launch an electric car manufacturing push that’s gone from nought to 60 in the blink of an eye and is now poised to reshape the global car industry beyond all recognition.  ( 72 min )

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On paper, Mark Zuckerberg is Meta’s lowest-paid employee, with a $1 dollar salary and no bonus.  ( 70 min )

As long as the business and management execute, the stock will follow.  ( 69 min )

Tesla's surge is putting Big Tech earnings center stage as investors look to megacaps to lift stocks.  ( 77 min )

AGNC Investment's big-time dividend seems sustainable for now.  ( 71 min )

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Find the latest SAP SE (SAP) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Seven property insurers in Florida went bankrupt in 2021 and 2022. The bankruptcies left thousands of homeowners scrambling to get new coverage, which often came with a big increase in cost. Worse, many had outstanding claims for hurricane damage that had not been addressed.Most Read from BloombergTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenBiden’s New Chopper Is Demoted After Scorching White House LawnTesla Speeds Cheaper EV Plans, Calming Fears Over StrategyBillion  ( 75 min )

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The company also said its Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, developed with Japanese partner Eisai, recorded global sales of about $19 million, nearly tripling from the fourth quarter of 2023. The number of patients on the therapy have increased nearly 2.5 times since the end of 2023, Biogen said. Biogen and Eisai also intend to increase their sales force as they aim for 100,000 patients by 2026.  ( 70 min )

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The telecom giant has been leaning on its 5G rollouts and plans that are usually cheaper than rivals such as Verizon to appeal to more budget-conscious consumers and drive growth in the competitive U.S. market. AT&T added 349,000 net monthly bill-paying wireless phone subscribers in the first quarter, flying past expectations of 286,800 additions, according to five analysts polled by FactSet.  ( 70 min )

A focus on profitable expansion is paying off.  ( 69 min )

What will it take for investors to get bullish on these struggling artificial intelligence stocks again?  ( 71 min )

These three stocks have incredible growth opportunities and are trading at bargain prices.  ( 72 min )

Bill Ackman is much more of a value investor than many of his peers, and his portfolio reflects that.  ( 71 min )

We're finally into the "show me" portion of the AI narrative, and Coca-Cola and Microsoft's new deal might be a glimpse of what the near-term future will be like for AI.  ( 72 min )

Investors are warming up to the cryptocurrency market once again.  ( 72 min )

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Good news could be just around the corner for two drugmakers not named Novo Nordisk.  ( 71 min )

Is Cava the next big thing in fast-casual dining? Find out why investors are taking notice of this Mediterranean-inspired gem.  ( 72 min )

These companies have a strong presence in growing markets and shares trade at reasonable valuations. Those qualities could send both stocks higher in the long term.  ( 54 min )

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A Russian court has ordered the seizure of funds in JPMorgan Chase bank accounts in Russia, court filings showed on Wednesday, in a lawsuit filed by state-owned bank VTB as it seeks to regain funds blocked abroad. JP Morgan Chase last week sued VTB in New York to halt its efforts to recover $439.5 million from an account that was blocked after Russia despatched its army to Ukraine in 2022 and VTB was hit with sanctions.  ( 70 min )

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Among Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, there are three industry leaders lawmakers on Capitol Hill sent to the chopping block.  ( 73 min )

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This up-and-coming digital bank is ready to start generating outsized profits.  ( 71 min )

Although Annaly Capital and UDR are both REITs, only one is appropriate for dividend investors looking for a reliable income stream.  ( 71 min )

The Nasdaq Composite has returned an average of 215% during bull markets since 1990.  ( 36 min )

The company could have more growth potential than Nvidia in the coming years.  ( 72 min )

The energy sector is going through a big transition, but these two industry giants are trying to change along with it.  ( 72 min )

Boeing is expected to report first quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, following a quarter that could be called rocky to say the least.  ( 71 min )

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These fast-growing businesses can fly above the market turbulence.  ( 71 min )

Zoom Video (NASDAQ:ZM) was among the hottest tech stocks amid the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, as lockdowns led to a spike in the demand for Zoom’s solutions. ZM stock rose from $66 in late 2019 to an all-time high of $559 in October 2020. Today, the tech stock trades ~90% below its all-time high, valuing the company at $19 billion. Zoom is a collaboration platform that simplifies the process of connecting online. It offers solutions such as team chat, phone meetings, recording, and an omnichannel  ( 71 min )

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ENPH earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.  ( 114 min )

After a dismal quarter for Tesla, CEO Elon Musk tried to reassure investors the company’s real value was its effort to perfect self-driving cars.  ( 71 min )

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Tesla’s vice president of investor relations announced he would leave after seven years.  ( 70 min )

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Qualcomm announced the upcoming release of its Snapdragon X Plus laptop processor with artificial intelligence capabilities, in a move that could help it better compete with rivals.  ( 17 min )

Artificial Intelligence Was The Dominant Theme  ( 19 min )

Ford shares rose in after-hours trading after the company beat analysts' estimates for earnings per share.  ( 17 min )

Some analysts upgraded their ratings while others lowered their price targets after Tesla's earnings miss.  ( 19 min )

Hasbro Shares Rose Nearly 12% Wednesday  ( 18 min )

Meta shares tumbled in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company provided weak guidance despite an earnings beat.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 edged less than 0.1% higher on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with interest rate concerns subduing the markets as earnings season gears up.  ( 17 min )

U.K. regulators said they are investigating AI partnerships made by Amazon and Microsoft amid concerns they could hurt competition.  ( 17 min )

Analysts noted possible buyers for TikTok, how the app may be sold, and likely legal challenges, as a new law would force a sale or ban of the app in the U.S.  ( 19 min )

Comcast, which is set to report first-quarter results ahead of Thursday's opening bell, has posted increasing subscribers for Peacock in recent quarters as revenue from other services like broadband and cable television have fallen.  ( 18 min )

Nvidia expanded its reach into the artificial intelligence (AI) market Wednesday by purchasing software provider Run:ai.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities were lower at midday Wednesday, April 24, 2024 following a slew of corporate earnings.  ( 17 min )

Humana warned that lower-than-hoped-for government spending on Medicare will negatively impact its long-term outlook and that it no longer believes that “$6 to $10 of Adjusted EPS growth is the appropriate target range for 2025."  ( 18 min )

Boston Scientific exceeded profit and sales forecasts on demand for its cardiovascular devices.  ( 17 min )

Boeing on Wednesday posted a smaller-than-expected loss in a quarter marred by a number of safety-related incidents that sparked investigations of the company's manufacturing practices.  ( 17 min )

President Biden is set to sign into law a measure that could ban TikTok from American app stores, giving Chinese owner ByteDance up to a year to sell the social-media app or face having it banned from the U.S.  ( 17 min )

Telecommunications giant AT&T posted a mixed first-quarter earnings report Wednesday, missing revenue estimates but reporting strong additions to its mobile and internet subscriber base.  ( 17 min )

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The rule is a part of a broader effort by the White House to expand consumer protections and eliminates the need for consumers to navigate airlines' systems to request refunds.  ( 17 min )

The U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday a new rule will save travelers more than half a billion dollars per year on baggage, change, and cancellation fees.  ( 17 min )

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CEO Elon Musk updated investors on the Tesla's new-product timeline, talks with a traditional automaker regarding self-driving technology, robotaxi plans and the company's humanoid robot.  ( 19 min )

Steeds meer 65-plussers hebben een motorfiets, heeft statistiekbureau CBS becijferd. Inmiddels behoort ruwweg een op de zeven motorbezitters tot die leeftijdsgroep. Ook in andere leeftijdsgroepen stijgt het motorbezit, ziet het statistiekbureau.  ( 1 min )

Heineken heeft in het eerste kwartaal 4,7 procent meer bier verkocht dan in dezelfde periode een jaar eerder. Vooral in Azië deed het bedrijf goede zaken. Ook de flesjes van de premiummerken onder de Heinekenparaplu vonden gretig aftrek.  ( 1 min )

De verplichting om kippen en ander pluimvee binnen te houden is voor het hele land ingetrokken. De reden is dat er in Nederland nauwelijks besmettingen met vogelgriep zijn.  ( 1 min )

De Europese Unie gaat een aantal rookaroma's verbieden die bijvoorbeeld rookworst en barbecuesaus hun karakteristieke smaak geven. Het stofje dat voor die smaak zorgt is ongezond. Fabrikanten krijgen wel twee tot vijf jaar de tijd om hun receptuur aan te passen.  ( 1 min )

ASML wil op de lange termijn graag uitbreiden in Veldhoven en de regio Eindhoven. Maar de chipmachinefabrikant heeft ook een alternatief plan. Dat zei financieel directeur Roger Dassen op de aandeelhoudersvergadering van het bedrijf.  ( 1 min )

Utrecht wil zelf warmtenetten in de stad gaan ontwikkelen en exploiteren. De gemeente wil zo meer regie op het aardgasvrij maken van wijken. Eneco haakte begin april nog af bij de ontwikkeling van een warmtenet in de wijk Overvecht.  ( 1 min )

Gerard Sanderink moet zijn eigen IT-bedrijf Centric per direct 91 miljoen euro betalen, heeft de rechtbank Amsterdam woensdag bepaald.  ( 1 min )

Zo'n 60 procent van de mbo-studenten krijgt geen stagevergoeding. Demissionair onderwijsminister Robbert Dijkgraaf vindt dat dit anders moet en doet daarom een oproep aan werkgevers. Hij vindt ook dat mbo'ers evenveel moeten verdienen als studenten aan het hbo en de universiteit.  ( 1 min )

Rekeninghouders van Rabobank en de drie banken van de Volksbank (SNS, ASN en RegioBank) gaan vanaf 1 juli fors meer betalen voor hun betaalpakket. Eerder verhoogden ook ING en bunq al de kosten voor hun betaalrekening.  ( 1 min )

Nederlandse en EU-inspecteurs zijn dinsdagochtend binnengevallen bij Nuctech, een Chinese maker van douanescanners in Rotterdam. Het bedrijf zou met behulp van staatssteun uit China mogelijk oneerlijk concurreren met Europese bedrijven.  ( 1 min )

KPN heeft tot nu toe bij drie miljoen huishoudens de telefoonlijn uitgezet. Dat doet het bedrijf op plekken waar het zijn eigen glasvezelnetwerk heeft aangelegd. Daardoor moeten mensen overstappen op het glasvezelnetwerk van KPN of naar Ziggo.  ( 1 min )

Markplaats heeft een mail gestuurd om verkopers gerust te stellen die zich zorgen maken of ze belasting moeten betalen over hun verkopen. Het platform zegt dat verkopers over het algemeen niet bang hoeven te zijn voor een belastingaanslag.  ( 1 min )

Nederland hoort bij de drie welvarendste EU-landen. Alleen Ierland en Luxemburg scoren hoger, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

Markplaats heeft een mail gestuurd om verkopers gerust te stellen die zich zorgen maken of ze belasting moeten betalen over hun verkopen. Het platform zegt dat verkopers over het algemeen niet bang hoeven te zijn voor een belastingaanslag.  ( 1 min )

Amerikaanse aanklagers eisen een celstraf van drie jaar tegen Changpeng Zhao. Hij is de oprichter van Binance, het grootste handelsplatform voor digitale valuta ter wereld, en is een van de prominentste personen in de cryptowereld.  ( 1 min )

De huurprijzen stijgen flink in Nederland. Daar komt nog bij dat mensen tegenwoordig soms meer dan de gevraagde huurprijs bieden. Heb jij dit gedaan? Of wil je dit gaan doen? Deel je verhaal met ons.  ( 1 min )

Tanken kan een behoorlijke kostenpost zijn. NUjij'ers tippen regelmatig dat ze in België een stuk goedkoper uit zijn. Op dit moment kan het prijsverschil oplopen tot ruim 30 cent per liter. NU.nl legt uit hoe dat komt.  ( 1 min )

Schiphol verwacht vanaf vrijdag flinke drukte vanwege het begin van de meivakantie. Het zal nog drukker zijn dan vorig jaar. De luchthaven bereidt vakantiegangers erop voor dat ze langer moeten wachten bij het inchecken en de controles.  ( 1 min )

De Amerikaanse aanpak van TikTok is in een stroomversnelling gekomen. Dinsdagavond nam de Senaat een wet aan waarmee moederbedrijf ByteDance wordt gedwongen een keuze te maken: verkoop TikTok aan een Amerikaans bedrijf of de app gaat in de ban.  ( 1 min )

KPN heeft tot nu toe bij drie miljoen huishoudens de telefoonlijn uitgezet. Dat doet het bedrijf op plekken waar het zijn eigen glasvezelnetwerk heeft aangelegd. Daardoor moeten mensen overstappen op het duurdere glasvezelnetwerk van KPN of naar Ziggo.  ( 1 min )

Middelbare scholen maken steeds vaker gebruik van dure inhuurkrachten. Daarbij gaat het niet alleen om docenten, maar ook om bijvoorbeeld IT'ers en ondersteunend onderwijspersoneel.  ( 1 min )

Ruim acht op de tien medewerkers op het ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport zegt zich sociaal veilig te voelen, 10 procent heeft er geen mening over en 8 procent zegt zich sociaal onveilig te voelen. Dat laat het ministerie weten op basis van een medewerkersonderzoek.  ( 1 min )

Schiphol verwacht vanaf vrijdag flinke drukte vanwege het begin van de meivakantie. Het zal nog drukker zijn dan vorig jaar. De luchthaven bereidt vakantiegangers erop voor dat ze langer moeten wachten bij het inchecken en de controles.  ( 1 min )

In Amsterdam betaal je gemiddeld 2.275 euro huur voor een appartement. De Kamer wil een einde maken aan deze zogenaamde woekerhuren. Het wetsvoorstel hiervoor stevent dankzij de PVV af op een meerderheid. Vier vragen over deze ingrijpende maatregel.  ( 1 min )

Shell trekt na bijna vijftig jaar de stekker uit het papieren magazine Venster. Het Nederlandstalige blad informeert lezers over de ontwikkelingen in de energiewereld en binnen Shell.  ( 1 min )

Cavaproducent Freixenet stuurt in de Spaanse regio Catalonië ongeveer 80 procent van zijn personeel tijdelijk naar huis. Vanwege aanhoudende droogte in het gebied valt de druivenoogst tegen, waardoor de productie omlaag moet. De maatregel gaat volgende maand in.  ( 1 min )

Batavia Stad, het eerste zogenoemde outletcenter van Nederland, heeft nu ook een webshop. Een nieuwe ontwikkeling voor dit soort winkelconcepten, waarbij bekende merken hun oude voorraden van de hand doen met flinke korting.  ( 1 min )

In Amsterdam betaal je gemiddeld 2.275 euro huur voor een appartement. De Kamer wil een einde maken aan deze zogenaamde woekerhuren. Het wetsvoorstel hiervoor stevent dankzij de PVV af op een meerderheid. Vier vragen over deze ingrijpende maatregel.  ( 1 min )

Ford shares rose in after-hours trading after the company beat analysts' estimates for earnings per share.  ( 1 min )

IBM shares dropped more than 8% in extended trading Wednesday after the computing and consultancy giant confirmed plans to acquire HashiCorp for $6.4 billion and reported quarterly revenue below Street expectations. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 1 min )

CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked about Meta's AI investments, its AI-powered recommendation engine, the recently launched MetaAI and the company's support for an "open" AI ecosystem.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 edged less than 0.1% higher on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with interest rate concerns subduing the markets as earnings season gears up.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were lower at midday Wednesday, April 24, 2024 following a slew of corporate earnings.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures rose in premarket trading on Wednesday as Tesla led another tech rally ahead of earnings from Meta earnings after the bell.  ( 1 min )

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Meta is working on something that's more immediately material to the business than what happens to TikTok.  ( 71 min )

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Solar inverter maker Enphase Energy projected second-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Tuesday, in a sign of sluggish recovery in demand across its markets. The Fremont, California-based company forecast revenue in the range of $290 million to $330 million for the quarter ending June, compared with analysts' average estimate of $348.6 million, according to LSEG data. Rising inventory levels in Europe and a metering reform in top U.S. market California have dented demand for Enphase's inverters used in residential solar units.  ( 69 min )

Want to understand why Tesla stock is higher? Take a look at where shares were before earnings and one key line in the report. Coming into earnings, Tesla stock was badly beaten up, down 42% this year. Shares were also down about 17% since Tesla reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter deliverie  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Visa Inc. reported a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street predictions as US credit-card spending climbed.Most Read from BloombergTesla Stock in ‘No Man’s Land’ After 43% Rout Ahead of EarningsRay Dalio’s Famous Trade Is Sputtering, Investors BailingBillionaire Pinaults Fight to Pull Gucci Off the Discount Rack‘Mag Seven’ Roar as Tesla Jumps in Late Hours: Markets WrapTaylor Swift Is Proof That How We Critique Music Is BrokenAdjusted net income for the fiscal second quarter rose  ( 70 min )

The wait for Tesla results is on as investors look to Big Tech earnings to buoy stocks.  ( 86 min )

Tesla's revenue fell in the first quarter as it handed over fewer electric vehicles to customers due to slowing demand and intense competition worldwide. The company on Tuesday reported revenue of $21.3 billion for the three months ended March, compared with $23.33 billion a year earlier. Analysts on average had estimated $22.15 billion, according to LSEG data.  ( 69 min )

According to a recent CBS News poll, 39% of Americans believe the economy is "good," with 57% of respondents viewing the economy as "bad." It's an issue President Joe Biden has to grapple with as his reelection campaign gears up, especially given that 65% of Americans remember the economy as good under former President Donald Trump, according to the poll. In August 2022, Biden announced "zero inflation" at a time when the consumer price index (CPI) reported it was 8.5%. While he was referring to  ( 70 min )

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In early 2021, Ark Invest, led by tech investor Cathie Wood, managed a staggering $59 billion across six funds, making it the world’s largest active ETF manager. Three years later, a significant 80% downturn occurred, with assets under management in those funds plummeting to just $11.1 billion. This decline can be attributed to a combination of factors, including high interest rates dampening Wood’s long-term speculative tech investments and the subsequent wave of outflows from disillusioned inv  ( 71 min )

Trump is entitled to an additional 36 million shares if the company's share price trades above $17.50 "for twenty out of any thirty trading days" over the next three years.  ( 71 min )

Trump is entitled to an additional 36 million shares if the company's share price trades above $17.50 "for twenty out of any thirty trading days" over the next three years.  ( 71 min )

Earnings disappointed, but looking under the hood, the sell-off could be an opportunity.  ( 63 min )

Six teams managing nearly $15 billion in total assets quit JPMorgan Chase’s brokerage unit to join competitors last Friday. Here’s what may have triggered their departures.  ( 23 min )

Intel is underperforming the broader semiconductor index.  ( 69 min )

JPMorgan's CEO is concerned the US economy could be in for a repeat of the stagflation that hampered the country during the 1970s.  ( 72 min )

International Business Machines is nearing a deal to buy cloud software provider HashiCorp, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Shares of HashiCorp rose more than 7% following the news, while Big Blue's shares were marginally lower. A deal for HashiCorp could be finalised in the coming days but it is still possible that the talks may not result in a transaction, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.  ( 69 min )

Americans estimate that a net worth of $2.2 million is required to be considered wealthy, according to a 2023 survey conducted by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. However, the survey reveals a significant disparity between perceived wealth requirements and the actual net worth of those who feel wealthy. The survey asked 1,000 Americans about their definitions of wealth and how wealthy they feel today. Forty-eight percent of respondents reported feeling wealthy, yet the average net worth among this gro  ( 71 min )

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MSCI Inc (NYSE:MSCI) reported fiscal first-quarter revenue growth of 14.8% year-on-year to $679.97 million, missing the consensus of $684.14 million. The adjusted EPS of $3.52 beat the consensus of $3.45. The stock price dipped after the results. The total run-rate at March 31, 2024, rose 14.6% Y/Y to $2.73 billion. The organic recurring subscription run rate growth was 8.7%. The retention rate was 92.8% compared to 95.2% last year. Index operating revenues of the investment research firm rose 1  ( 70 min )

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a rule extending mandatory overtime pay to an estimated 4 million salaried workers, going even further than an Obama-era rule that was struck down in court. The U.S. Department of Labor rule will require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 per year, when they work more than 40 hours in a week. The current salary threshold of about $35,500 per year was set by the Trump administration in a 2020 rule that worker advocates and many Democrats have said did not go far enough.  ( 71 min )

Finance expert Suze Orman has voiced concerns about the impact of climate change on property insurance costs, asserting it could threaten the American dream of homeownership. Orman, 72, faced a $28,000 annual insurance quote for her Florida oceanside condo, leading her to forego coverage entirely. She highlights a troubling trend where soaring insurance costs driven by frequent and severe weather events may deter Americans from buying homes. Don't Miss: For many first-time buyers, a house is abo  ( 71 min )

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The wait for Tesla results is on as investors look to Big Tech earnings to buoy stocks.  ( 80 min )

JetBlue lowers its 2024 outlook in setback towards profitability.  ( 71 min )

Price matters, and that's what makes this consumer internet stock attractive right now.  ( 72 min )

My wife and I are both 56. We have around $1.2 million saved – approximately $450,000 in company 401(k)s, $650,000 in a managed account, and approximately $70,000 in personal stocks. We also have approximately $22,000 in savings. Our home is worth $700,000 or more and we owe $197,000 with a 3.875% interest rate. Our advisor […] The post Ask an Advisor: We’re 56 With $1.2 Million in Investments and Savings. Can We Afford to Withdraw $60k-$80k Per Year in Retirement? appeared first on SmartReads b  ( 73 min )

When I retired in September 2022, my 401(k) was invested aggressively (90/10 split between stocks to bonds) and lost approximately 30%. I left the 401(k) invested in mutual funds in hopes it would gain back some of the losses. A year later it has gained back approximately 20%. I'm not required to take RMDs for […] The post Ask an Advisor: I’m 5 Years Away From RMDs But Recently Lost 30% of My 401(k). Should I Stay Aggressive to Regain My Losses or Rebalance? appeared first on SmartReads by Smart  ( 73 min )

Several fired Google employees spoke at a press conference Monday about their experiences.  ( 72 min )

Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, the electric vehicle maker said in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice on Monday. The WARN Act of 1988 is a U.S. labor law that requires companies with 100 or more employees to notify 60 days ahead of planned closings or mass layoffs.  ( 69 min )

If even Plug Power can't earn profits from fuel cell hydrogen, what hope is there for Bloom Energy and FuelCell Energy?  ( 71 min )

The leading cruise line operator is smarter, stronger, and cheaper than you probably think.  ( 71 min )

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With the recent halving and spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) driving demand, Bitcoin has had the spotlight for much of 2024. However, according to Cathie Wood of Ark Invest, Ethereum (ETH) could catch up to Bitcoin and provide investors with huge profits in the coming years. At an investor conference held by Ark Invest, Wood spoke about Ethereum, noting that the project could reach a market capitalization of $20 trillion by 2032. ETH currently has a supply of around 120 million tokens. So, a ma  ( 71 min )

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Do these three AI giants belong in your portfolio, too?  ( 36 min )

It expects a $15 million to $25 million decrease in income from continuing operations before income taxes and some other adjustments for the year ended Jan. 1, 2023. The misstatements relate to capitalization of certain deferred costs and wrongly classified sales commissions as cost of revenue, among other things. The breach was due to a delay in filing quarterly results stemming from inventory-related issues.  ( 69 min )

And it's no soaring tech giant.  ( 71 min )

S&P Global said on Tuesday that its flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the manufacturing and services sectors, fell to 50.9 this month from 52.1 in March. The slowdown reflected weaker rates of growth in both the manufacturing and services sectors, with activity easing to three- and five-month lows, respectively. The United States continues to outperform its global peers, despite 525 basis points worth of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve since March 2022 to tame inflation.  ( 71 min )

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The wait for Tesla results is on as investors look to Big Tech earnings to buoy stocks.  ( 75 min )

This is a steady and predictable business model with attractive long-term prospects trading at a reasonable valuation.  ( 71 min )

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Tesla's earnings may not bring much good news to investors.  ( 69 min )

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I Am 58 With $1 Million in My 401(k). Should I Switch to Roth Contributions? Whether to make the move from contributing to a tax-deferred workplace plan or switch to a Roth isn't a question of "should" but a question of, "What works best for you?" Just a few of the considerations are: You can […] The post I Am 58 With $1 Million in My 401(k). Should I Switch to Roth Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 72 min )

A leading online brokerage offers some very useful insights into the behavior of investors.  ( 72 min )

Berkshire Hathaway has two share classes. Which is right for you?  ( 70 min )

Copper miner Freeport-McMoRan beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by higher production and easing costs. The mining giant said its quarterly production of copper rose to 1.1 billion pounds from 965 million pounds a year earlier, helped by a 49% jump in output from its Indonesia operations. Freeport-McMoRan said it was working with the Indonesian government, which has put a ban on raw material exports, to obtain approvals to continue shipping copper concentrates and anode slimes.  ( 33 min )

The Marlboro maker's flagship heated tobacco device IQOS, expected to launch in the United States in the second quarter, has been a driving force behind its effort to make more money from alternatives to traditional cigarettes. The company's first-quarter revenue of $8.79 billion beat market expectations of $8.47 billion, according to LSEG data. Demand for the IQOS device and associated tobacco sticks in major markets like Japan helped the company offset the impact of a ban on flavored heated tobacco products in the European Union.  ( 25 min )

Warren Buffett, with a formidable net worth exceeding $130 billion, remains a titan of investment. His acumen for selecting robust stocks has cultivated decades of trust and admiration. As the financial markets continuously shift, his insights and ...  ( 72 min )

U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin on Tuesday reported a near 14% rise in first-quarter sales, as simmering geopolitical tensions prompt some countries to boost their defense spending, driving demand for new weapons. Sales in its missiles and fire control unit jumped 25.3% to nearly $3 billion, boosted by strong demand for high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) and guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS), key weapons used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Sales in its aeronautics business, the company's biggest unit that makes the F-35 fighter jets, rose 9.2% to $6.85 billion.  ( 70 min )

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The waters have become smoother for the beleaguered cruise line.  ( 71 min )

The wait for Tesla results is on as investors look to Big Tech earnings to buoy stocks.  ( 73 min )

Pfizer and BioNTech asked a London court to revoke rival Moderna's patents over technology key to the development of vaccines for COVID-19, as the latest leg of a global legal battle began on Tuesday. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech sued Moderna at London's High Court in September 2022, seeking to revoke patents held by Moderna, which hit back days later alleging its patents had been infringed. Moderna says Pfizer and BioNTech copied mRNA advances it had pioneered and patented well before the COVID-19 pandemic began in late 2019.  ( 70 min )

Palantir and Oracle recently announced an interesting partnership, stitching together cloud infrastructure and big data analytics.  ( 72 min )

The 200-day simple moving average is one of the most widely tracked indicators of the long-term trend.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Palantir Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Alex Karp once said that the only way he’d hire salespeople was if he were “hit by a bus.” The company’s software, which organizes and analyzes troves of data for companies and governments, was so good it would sell itself, he reasoned.Most Read from BloombergRay Dalio’s Famous Trade Is Sputtering, Investors BailingTrump Has Only $6.8 Million for Legal Fees With Trial UnderwayZimbabwe’s ZiG Wipes Out 330% Stocks RallyBillionaire P  ( 74 min )

GM results beat expectations as the automaker cited a "resilient" consumer driving sales and profits higher.  ( 36 min )

Following another strong year in 2023 and positive retail sales growth in 2024, GM investors are counting on the Big Three automaker to keep the earnings momentum going with Q1 results on tap for Tuesday morning.  ( 72 min )

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter on strong international demand for its snacks and beverages. Sales were hurt by a recall early in the quarter of Quaker Oats cereal, bars and snacks because of potential contamination with salmonella. Quaker Foods sales dropped 24% during the quarter.  ( 70 min )

Spotify reported first quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday. Here's what to know.  ( 72 min )

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Donald Trump is set to secure on Tuesday a stock bonus worth $1.3 billion from the company that operates his social media app Truth Social, equivalent to about half the majority stake he already owns in it, thanks to the wild rally in its shares. The award will take the former U.S. President's overall stake in the company, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), to $4.1 billion. While Trump has agreed not to sell any of his TMTG shares before September, the windfall represents a significant boost to his wealth, which Forbes pegs at $4.7 billion.  ( 71 min )

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When it comes to reliable passive income, these three dividend-paying companies are best in breed.  ( 72 min )

Fintech lender Affirm has started quietly offering "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) loans for elective medical procedures, in a major push beyond its core e-commerce market, the company told Reuters. Over the past year, Affirm has more than doubled the number of elective medical merchants on its network, reaching around 130 at of the end of 2023. The San Francisco-based company is hoping to tap growing consumer demand for financing for cosmetic treatments, dental services, medical devices and veterinary procedures.  ( 72 min )

Delivery companies such as UPS and FedEx have seen demand normalize following a boom during the pandemic, when home-bound consumers were forced to shop online. A new labor contract with the Teamsters union is also squeezing the Atlanta-based company's profit.  ( 7 min )

Nvidia will report earnings in late May, an event that is likely more crucial to the overall market than the coming week's crush of results and economic data.  ( 27 min )

New data sheds light on how the Biden administration’s debt-relief efforts have affected borrowers.  ( 75 min )

After Congress approved billions of extra funding for tax compliance, the Internal Revenue Service pledged it would get tougher on rich taxpayers and corporations while avoiding extra scrutiny of middle-class households.  ( 73 min )

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“When we agreed to help, it was with the understanding that this debt would be paid back with his share of inheritance.”  ( 73 min )

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Increasing geopolitical tensions are bad for business.  ( 69 min )

The premier name among retail REITs, along with a 14%-yielding REIT that's returned $25 billion to its shareholders since going public, make for sensational buys right now.  ( 73 min )

Matterport is being acquired by a real estate giant, but it might not be the last ex-SPAC to go this route.  ( 72 min )

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NextEra Energy Partners has multiple upside catalysts.  ( 72 min )

Certain Wall Street analysts believe SoundHound AI and Roku are significantly undervalued.  ( 72 min )

The contract chipmaker's cautious outlook doesn't apply to the AI leader.  ( 71 min )

This company has a track record of benefiting from its investments.  ( 71 min )

This bond market indicator has predicted past recessions with near-perfect accuracy since the mid-1960s, and it's sending Wall Street a warning right now.  ( 73 min )

A 17-year payout-raising streak and a dividend yield above 6% make this a hard stock to ignore right now.  ( 71 min )

Unit sales appear considerably below my estimates.  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares in Asia rose, led by Hong Kong, after Wall Street rebounded from a $2 trillion selloff on optimism that big tech leaders will announce strong profits this week.Most Read from BloombergTrump Has Only $6.8 Million for Legal Fees With Trial UnderwayRay Dalio’s Famous Trade Is Sputtering, Investors BailingStocks Climb as US Earnings Kick Into High Gear: Markets WrapRussians Transform Dubai as They Flee Putin’s War: Photo EssaySea Billionaire’s Wife to Buy Singapore Mansion for  ( 72 min )

In the current Bitcoin halving cycle, Solana could skyrocket in value.  ( 71 min )

Find out why analysts are fired up about these stocks to see if they could be right for you.  ( 71 min )

Despite a rebound on Monday, many bearish strategists believe there are mounting risks to the market rally.  ( 71 min )

There are better AI alternatives out there than the audio technology upstart.  ( 27 min )

The "Magnificent Seven" garner a lot of hype in artificial intelligence (AI). But one company sticks out thanks to savvy investments and strong financials.  ( 72 min )

The new BTC supply added to the market could drop to $30 million per day, according to Bitfinex.  ( 70 min )

Things aren’t going well for Tesla right now. With first-quarter earnings due out later today, investors are wondering what CEO Elon Musk can do to turn the tide in  ( 24 min )

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The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of his allies want him to curtail in a potential second term. Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, filed an application in June 2022 for an H-1B visa for a worker at a $65,000 annual salary, the lowest wage category allowed under the program. Federal immigration data shows the company was approved for a visa a few months later.  ( 73 min )

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Shares of U.S. homebuilders rose on Tuesday amid signs that a dearth of existing homes for sale and resilient demand in the face of high interest rates are buoying their earnings.  ( 18 min )

Tesla shares surged in after-hours trading Tuesday after the electric vehicle maker announced it would accelerate production of new vehicles.  ( 18 min )

The Federal Trade Commission issued a rule Tuesday banning contracts that prohibit employees from leaving a job to work for a competitor.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 jumped 1.2% on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as tech stocks helped drive a second straight day of gains ahead of key earnings reports this week.  ( 17 min )

Shares of online gaming platform Roblox's shares took off Tuesday after JPMorgan upgraded the stock and raised its price target.  ( 17 min )

Microsoft introduced the Phi-3 Mini, a small language model that fits in a smartphone as the company expands its small AI system offerings.  ( 18 min )

Amazon has launched a grocery delivery service for Prime customers ordering from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, local grocers or other retailers listed on Amazon.com in an attempt to challenge Walmart and Target.  ( 18 min )

JetBlue shares tumbled Tuesday as the airline warned about current-quarter and full-year revenue falling due to soft travel demand in its key Latin America market.  ( 18 min )

Apple is expected to unveil new iPads at a May 7 event, hoping to reverse recent struggles in its hardware sales.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities gained at midday Tuesday, April 23, 2024 on strong corporate earnings results and anticipation of reports coming this week from big tech firms.  ( 17 min )

Spotify Technology shares soared in intraday trading Tuesday after it reported a first-quarter profit and better-than-expected sales as it added users.  ( 17 min )

GE Aerospace shares shot higher Tuesday after the company reported earnings for the first time as a standalone company.  ( 17 min )

Novartis beat first-quarter forecasts for profit and sales on rising demand for its blockbuster drugs.  ( 17 min )

General Motors exceeded first-quarter profit and revenue estimates as its net income from North American operations jumped.  ( 17 min )

PepsiCo shares slipped in intraday trading Tuesday despite reporting first-quarter results that beat analyst expectations.  ( 17 min )

Apple’s sales of iPhones in China, its biggest overseas market, fell by 19% year-over-year during the March quarter.  ( 17 min )

The U.S. economy has defied expectations that it would slow down under the weight of high interest rates, and a report Thursday will show whether it's continuing to defy gravity.  ( 18 min )

United Parcel Service on Tuesday released first-quarter results that included profits above analyst expectations but revenue shy of estimates.  ( 18 min )

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Nederland kan in 2050 klimaatneutraal worden, ook als ons land een grote luchtvaartsector en veel industrie houdt. Het is wel een "megacomplexe verandering", die alle delen van de economie raakt. Als we ons duurzamer gaan gedragen, maken we de puzzel makkelijker, zeggen experts.  ( 1 min )